Coverlet

Woven Textile

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Coverlet

Entry/Object ID

2017.1.128

Description

Figured coverlet; undyed cotton and agua and red worsted, tied double cloth (Beiderwand). Selvedges with fringe on both sides; hems at top and bottom, bottom has fringe attached to seam. Central motif consists of center floral medallion surrounded by a chain of scrolling leaves, flowers, and fruit. Four eagles are in the corners of the center field. Coverlet is woven in even bands of red and aqua. Border is a chain of flowers, leaves, and fruit. At each corner is a flower with leaves spiraling in a pinwheel-like fashion. Secondary border on outer edge is comprised of a zigzag pattern.

Collection

ATHM Collection

Category

Center medallion

Acquisition

Accession

2017.1

Source or Donor

American Textile History Museum

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Credit Line

Transfer from the ATHM in Lowell, MA upon its closing in 2017

Made/Created

Date made

1830 - 1860

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Tied Beiderwand 4:1

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

C.H. Woven along the middle bottom (or top border but only once)

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

2004.98.17

Dimensions

Width

84 in

Length

87 in