2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Mattress tick, detail.

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Mattress tick

Date1750-1830

OriginAmerica, Pennsylvania (possibly)

MediumLinen

DimensionsW: 56 1/2"; L: 77"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1955-462

DescriptionRectangular mattress tick made of heavy unbleached tow linen in plain or tabby weave. Bag is made from pieces of linen hand sewn together using back stitches with all raw edges overcast. Some hand-stitched patches fill holes in linen. Thread count about 26 X 26 warps and wefts per inch.