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Fabric strip, bed cover
Fabric strip, bed cover
Fabric strip, bed cover
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentTextiles-Africa

Fabric strip, bed cover

NameFabric strip, bed cover
Datec. 1969
Place madeNorthern Liberia, Liberia, Africa
MediumCotton, dyes
DimensionsOverall: 77 15/16 x 54 1/2 in. (198 x 138.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mike Meyer and Elaine Trzebiatowski
Object numberA.2010.74.5
DescriptionWide rectangle of multiple strips sewn together lengthwise. Each strip has stripes of cream, dark blue, light blue and dark blue. Edges are selvaged, and ends are machine stitched and cut off raw about 1/2" beyond stitching. A natural cotton hanging sleeve has been sewn along one end.
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