Antique Handwoven Linsey-Woolsey Blanket

Item Details

An antique linsey-woolsey blue and white blanket. The item comes from a Scottish-English tradition, and is handmade from a strong, coarse material with a cotton warp and a woolen weft. This piece is in indigo blue and white and would have been woven on a floor loom.

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Condition

- shows wear; stains and discoloration; some loose threads; some tears.

Dimensions

- measured folded; spread flat 72" W x 102" H.

Item #

17LEX245-048

Additional Information

Linsey-woolsey