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". |