Coverlet record

Name/Title

Coverlet record

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.1.005

Description

Navy blue, orange, and natural figured doubleweave coverlet; two panels joined by a center seam. Centerfield pattern of lobed flowers with abstract octagonal medallions on a dotted background. Flowerpot side borders with leaves and vine designs. with corner (4) shielded eagle trademarks. Top/bottom borders have rose pots, leaves & vine designs. Unusually narrow geometric side borders. Shielded eagle trademark in corners is attributed to Thomas Cranston.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, Collection of Jefferson County Historical Society & Art Center (Madison, Indiana)

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Cranston, Thomas

Role

Weaver

Place

County

Jefferson County

State/Province

Indiana

Country

United States of America

Dimensions

Width

74 in

Length

85 in

Colors

Color

Natural, Navy, Red

Color Notes

Red and blue combine to make purple