Name/Title

Coverlet

Entry/Object ID

2017.1.145

Description

Figured coverlet; undyed cotton and blue wool, tied double cloth (Beiderwand). Center seam joins two panels. Hem on top, fringe on sides and bottom. Central motif consists of squares made up of four stylized roses and tulips. These squares are separated by snowflake-like shapes. Border on bottom includes a pair of birds flanking a floral tree. The border on sides contains a swag of vines accented by an eagle motif. The eagle has a shield and carries arrows. An eagle is also in the corner blocks along with the woven text.

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

Yearous, F.

Role

Weaver

Date made

1850

Place

State/Province

Ohio

Country

United States of America

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Tied Beiderwand

Notes

2:1

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

OHIO 1850/LOUD+ONVILLE F*/YEAROUS

Notes

lettering wraps around 3 outer sides of "block" in an odd fashion

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

2004.98.69

Dimensions

Width

79 in

Length

77 in