Coverlet

Minnie Seymour de Graffenreid

About 1800

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Large multi-part object of blown glass mounted on a steel stand and composed of a large and heavy hollow vessel shaped almost like a pouch, suspended by the neck from a spear, the vessel of blue-gray color with faux craquelure and images of horses in the manner of ancient Lascaux cave paintings, the upper edge a band of beige-gold, next to the vessel hangs a steel hook from which dangles a blown glass object that resembles a bone or ancient artifact, mottled gray in color with a bulbous end in shades of red.
Eutaw Folk Festival 1985
Simple white cotton muslin chemise dress with long sleeves, gathered neck and Empire waist with drawstring gathers and sash, with decorative floral embroidery in white consisting of vines and bows, in long and short stitch at hem, slightly trained.
Chevron or fishtail quilt, red and cream with pink borders