Name/Title
CoverletEntry/Object ID
2017.1.174Description
Figured coverlet; undyed and blue cotton and red and blue wool, tied double cloth (Beiderwand). Center seam joins two panels. Hemmed at top; sides and bottom are fringed, although most of the side fringe is missing. Central motif is in varying bands of color. Medallions of four roses alternate between those of four large leaves in some horizontal bands; whereas in others the roses alternate between star shaped acorns medallions. Border on sides and bottom repeats an alternating rose bush, bird, bowl of flowers pattern.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
Heilbronn, John JacobRole
WeaverDate made
1842Place
County
Fairfield CountyState/Province
OhioCountry
United States of AmericaNotes
Woven for Mary TorrenceWoven Textile Details
Weave Type
Tied BeiderwandNotes
2:1 warp ratio; riblessInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
MARY/TORRENCE/FANCY/COVERLET/WOVE BY.J.J./HEILBRONN/BASIL OHIO/1842Material/Technique
WovenOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old NumberOther Number
2004.98.53