Name/Title
CoverletEntry/Object ID
2017.1.175Description
Figured coverlet; undyed cotton and red wool, double cloth. Selvedges on both sides; hem at top, fringed bottom. Central motif consists of large four rose medallions and a quatrefoil pattern. Floral, chevron shaped, swags accent the roses. Border is a chain of stylized leaves, berries, and floral vines. Corner blocks are framed in a checkerboard 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 2017Woven Textile Details
Weave Type
True Beiderwand 2:1Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
THE/ROSE/1850Notes
mirror images repeated 4X w/in blockOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old NumberOther Number
2004.98.38