Object Record
Metadata
Catalog Number |
1933.042.001 |
Object Name |
BLANKET |
Description |
Homespun blanket of natural yellowed white wool 76'" (2 pc.) x 87" woven in 1845 by Mrs. Barton Frink when a young lady, from wool taken from sheep raised by her father, Judge Daniel Baker, on Absecon Island. " HACB" * Donor's M, Hannah A. C. Baker M. Capt Barton Frink embroidered in red cross - stitch at center of one edge. Soil and few stains else. EXC. C. 1845 Gift of Mrs. Mary Frink Betchel, Vineland, N.J. See File 33.42 for much family history incl 1848 poem by F. after Hannah's near fatal illness. Also in 9/18/93 video - Mus. # 94.22.1 Displayed & discussed at " Cur Choice Program 8/29/93 |
Accession number |
1933.042 |
Lexicon category |
2: Building Furnishings |