Name/Title

Coverlet

Entry/Object ID

2017.2.067

Description

Figured coverlet; undyed cotton and red and blue wool, double cloth. Center seam joins two panels. Hemmed top, fringed sides and bottom. Central motif consists of small floral motifs surrounded by octagonal wreaths alternating with unenclosed floral motifs. The entire field has a plaid effect. Borders on three sides have repeating conical trees. Secondary borders consist of a double row of wavy scrolls.

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

1851

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Double Weave

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

1998.59.83

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Needs measured.