2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Sheet.

Linen sheet

Date1837

MediumLinen, plain-woven, ink marking

Dimensions82 1/4 inches (selvage widge) x 90 inches long

Credit LineGift of Celia Lockerman

Object number2004-73

DescriptionWhite linen sheet woven in plain or tabby weave. Made in one piece without center seam. Narrow rolled hems at top and bottom, measuring about 3/16 inches wide (5 mm). Selvages form the side finish. In upper left corner is hand-written script ink marking reading, "E. M. B./ No 7/ 1837." In lower left corner on back side is ink marking "7817" with first seven crossed through the vertical.

Thread count: 48-49 warps/ inch X 53 wefts/ inch.
Markings"EMB / No 7 / 1837," marked in black ink.
ProvenancePurchased by donor at yard sale to use the linen.