Name/Title

Coverlet

Entry/Object ID

2017.2.011

Description

Figured coverlet; undyed cotton and red wool, double cloth. Selvedges on either side; hemmed top and bottom. Central motif consists of large medallions with an open petal flower in the center surrounded by a scrolling wreath design. Between the medallions are star with hearts in between the points. The stars are encircled by a floral motif. Border on all sides contain a foliage and scroll design.

Collection

Hawthorne Collection (ATHM)

Acquisition

Accession

2017.2

Credit Line

Transfer from the Hawthorne Collection upon the closing of the ATHM in Lowell, MA in 2017

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Conger, Daniel

Role

Weaver

Date made

1856

Place

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Double Weave

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Material/Technique

Woven

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

1998.59.39

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Needs to be measured

Material

Cotton, Wool