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

Mattress tick

Date1750-1830
OriginAmerica, New England (possibly)
MediumLinen
DimensionsW: 61"; L: 84".
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1952-185
DescriptionRectangular mattress tick woven of unbleached tow linen in plain or tabby weave. Constructed from two pieces of linen, each about 42 inches wide, butted at selvages and hand stitched, folded, and seamed to create bag with joining seam running crosswise, not lengthwise. Combination of butted selvage and felled seams, stitched with back stitches. Thread count 28-29 warps X 32 wefts per inch.
MarkingsNone.
ProvenanceUnknown.