Name/Title
CoverletEntry/Object ID
2017.1.001Description
Figured coverlet: undyed cotton and blue wool, double cloth. Coverlet has two panels joined by a central seam. Selvedges on both sides, hem at top and fringe on bottom. Central motif of floral medallions (four across, five lengthwise) consists of four lilies surrounded by a wreath of flowers and small eight-pointed stars, at the medallion's center is an elongated star formed by eight leaves. Separating the medallions are diamond shaped rosettes. This pattern is a variation of the "Double Lilies" and is usually referred to as "Frenchman's Fancy". The border runs along the bottom and sides and consists of two eagles separated by a tree. Secondary border runs along outer edge and contains a chain of diamond shapes.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
Hilliard, PhillipAttribution
Attributed toRole
WeaverDate made
1845Place
State/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaNotes
Woven for M. SchochInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
MADEBY/P+H+FOR/+M+/SCHOCH/U+M+T+/BETHEL/1845Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old NumberOther Number
2004.98.73