Name/Title

Coverlet

Entry/Object ID

2014.1.022

Description

Double weave, navy and white with a centerseam. This coverlet has various medallions of flowers, vines, and geometric stars. 2 panels joined by a center seem, no fringe

Acquisition

Accession

2014.1

Source or Donor

University of Maryland

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

French, Bartlett

Role

Weaver

Date made

1835

Place

Town

Waterville

County

Oneida County

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Double Weave

Notes

Woven for Harriet Melvin

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Manufacturer's Mark, Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

HARRI/ET/MELVIN./1835/B./FRENCH/WEAVER/WATER/VILLE.

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

1990.00003

Dimensions

Width

79 in

Length

86 in

Dimension Description

Pattern Unit

Height

9-1/4 in

Width

7-3/4 in

Material

Cotton, Wool