Name/Title
CoverletEntry/Object ID
2017.1.142Description
Figured coverlet; undyed cotton and red wool, double cloth. Center seam joins two panels. Selvedges on both sides; top and bottom sewn together by turning both layers in towards one another and stitching. Central motif consists of four large rose medallions, each made up with four roses. Two smaller medallions containing two roses a piece are at the bottom of the coverlet. The ground of the center field has squiggly lines throughout. Framing the central motif is a chain of small crosses punctuated by diamond shaped medallions that have a floral leaf motif within. Border contains a rambling floral vine, with a heart in each corner that has a rose growing from the center. This is framed on the outer edge by a zigzag pattern; on top the border is separated from the cross and diamond edging of the center field by a repeating rectangular shape with tulips at each narrow end and filled with lines, leaves, and a central fleurette.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
Date made
1830 - 1830Notes
Woven for Phebe L. StetsonInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Border inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
PHEBE+L+ STETSONOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old NumberOther Number
2004.98.4