Name/Title
CoverletEntry/Object ID
2017.2.009Description
Figured coverlet; undyed cotton and blue wool, double cloth. Center seam joins two panels. Hemmed top, fringed sides and bottom. Central motif consists of medallion of four roses. The medallions are encircled by small stars, while a floral motif stands at each intersection. Border on three sides have a doubleheaded eagle motif. The eagles are carrying a shield upon their breast and are separated from one another by four pine trees.Collection
Hawthorne Collection (ATHM)Acquisition
Accession
2017.2Credit Line
Transfer from the Hawthorne Collection upon the closing of the ATHM in Lowell, MA in 2017Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Conger, JonathonRole
WeaverDate made
1830Place
State/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaNotes
Woven for E. P.Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
E.P./J.CONGER/GROTON/1830Material/Technique
WovenOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old NumberOther Number
1998.59.71