Name/Title

Coverlet

Entry/Object ID

2017.2.073

Description

Figured coverlet; undyed cotton and red, green, and blue wool, tied double cloth (Beiderwand). Hemmed top and bottom, with fringe sewn on three sides. Central motif is a center medallion of a large open petal flower followed by a daisy like flower with roses on either side. This is surrounded by grape leaves, grapes, and grape vines. On each corner of the center field is a cornucopia of flowers with an urn in between. Border on all four sides contains flowers, melons, and leaves. The flower and fruit theme continues in the two corner blocks on the lower edge.

Collection

Hawthorne Collection (ATHM)

Category

Center medallion

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

Seibert, John, Jr.

Role

Weaver

Date made

circa 1850

Place

County

Lehigh County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Notes

Possibly made by John Seibert Sr.

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Tied Beiderwand 4:1

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

1998.59.4

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Needs measured.