Name/Title
CoverletEntry/Object ID
2017.1.129Description
Figured coverlet; undyed and blue cotton and red, blue, and green wool, tied double cloth (Beiderwand). Hemmed at top, fringed on sides and bottom. Central motif is of quilt-like blocks in horizontal bands. Some rows contain blocks framed in square and circle shapes. At the center of each square is sixteen-pointed flower; at the center of each circle is an eight-pointed star surrounded by eight smaller stars. The other rows consist of alternating sunflower-like flowers and a block of four joined leavles framed by a curving octagon pattern. Border has a rose bush motif. Corner blocks contain an eagle motif and the woven text.Collection
ATHM CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2017.1Source or Donor
American Textile History MuseumAcquisition Method
TransferCredit Line
Transfer from the ATHM in Lowell, MA upon its closing in 2017Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Williams, H.R.Role
WeaverDate made
1847Place
State/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaWoven Textile Details
Weave Type
Tied BeiderwandNotes
2:1Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
H.R.WILLIAMS/1847Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old NumberOther Number
2004.98.61