Name/Title

Coverlet

Entry/Object ID

2017.1.094

Description

Figured coverlet; undyed cotton and blue, red, and green wool, double cloth. Hemmed at top, fringed on sides and bottom. Central motif is a center medallion consisting of a rosette within a sunburst. The sunburst is surrounded by a wreath of flowers and scrolling leaves. The medallion is separated from the center field by a solid circular line. At each corner of the field is an emblem of an eagle carrying a shield and arrows and an olive branch in its beak. Border is of swirling ferns. Secondary border consists of stylized leaves. Horizontal bands of red, blue, and green form the pattern throughout the coverlet

Collection

ATHM Collection

Category

Center medallion

Acquisition

Accession

2017.1

Source or Donor

American Textile History Museum

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Credit Line

Transfer from the ATHM in Lowell, MA upon its closing in 2017

Made/Created

Date made

1830 - 1860

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

"T Lansing 1831 G Deterich"

Material/Technique

Woven

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

2004.98.18

Dimensions

Width

75 in

Depth

80 in

Length

90 in

Material

Cotton, Wool