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fine mattes


Title Fine Mattes
Origtitle Indian Man and Woman Eating
Caption White drawing of a "fine matte"
Source 1964 John White Edition
Date 1585-86
Creator John White
Type Watercolor
Origin Scan of 1964 UNC Edition of drawings
Notes Barlowe describes being given these mats as blankets for use while sleeping in their boats. The woven matts could be used to protect against the elements above or below, as seen in the entry, "spread a long matte vppon the grounde".
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fine mattes