Name/Title

Coverlet

Entry/Object ID

2017.2.020

Description

Figured coverlet; undyed cotton and blue wool, double cloth. Center seam joins two panels. Selvedges on either side; top and bottom bound with applied tape. The central motif consists of alternating medallions. The larger medallion contains a snowflake at its center surrounded by four lilies. The other medallion is circular and contains a floral motif. Borders on three sides have a floral vine, with large circular flowers.

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

Lake, Salmon

Attribution

In the manner of

Role

Weaver

Date made

1839

Place

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Double Weave

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

1998.59.29

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Needs measured.