Name/Title
CoverletEntry/Object ID
2017.1.095Description
Figured coverlet; undyed cotton and red and blue wool, tied double cloth (Beiderwand). Center seam joins two panels. Selvedges on both sides; hemmed top and bottom. Central motif consists of four rose medallions alternating with sixteen-pointed stars. Within each star is a rosette. Connecting the rose medallions and stars is a line of eight-pointed stars. Horizontal bands of red and blue accent the coverlet. Border is a scrolling chain of grapevine. Secondary border on outer edge is of eight-pointed stars.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
Shalk, JacobRole
WeaverDate made
1833Place
State/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
JACOB/SHALK/S S/1833Material/Technique
WovenOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old NumberOther Number
2004.98.28Dimensions
Width
82 inDepth
80 inLength
84 in