Name/Title

Coverlet

Entry/Object ID

2017.2.029

Description

Figured coverlet; undyed cotton and blue wool, double cloth. Center seam joins two panels. Selvedges on either side, hemmed top and bottom. The central motif consists of medallions composed of four lilies surrounding a starburst design. Separating the rows of lily medallions is another starburst motif, these are surrounded by a circle of small stars. Borders on three sides show a spread eagle with a shield on its breast. Over the wings of the eagle are two birds. A stylized tree separates the two eagles which are facing one another and a weeping willow tree separates the pair of eagles. Secondary borders have a diamond 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

Date made

1836

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

1998.59.31

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Needs measured.