Name/Title

Coverlet

Entry/Object ID

2017.1.160

Description

Figured coverlet; undyed cotton and blue, red, olive, and gold wool, tied double cloth (Beiderwand). Fringed all sides. Central motif consists of alternating medallions of four roses and starbursts. Four roses are encircled by a wreath of flowers. Starbursts have a floral (tulip?) motif at the center. Each of the points of the star are accented with similar tulip-like flowers. Small floral emblems separate each medallion. Border on sides and bottom have a repeating urn with flowers motif.

Collection

ATHM Collection

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

Artist Information

Artist

Cosley, Dennis

Role

Weaver

Date made

1851

Place

State/Province

Ohio

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

MADE BY/D. COSLEY,/XENIA/GREENE CO,/OHIO./1851

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

2004.98.30

Dimensions

Width

88 in

Length

100 in