Name/Title
CoverletEntry/Object ID
2017.2.079Description
Figured coverlet; undyed cotton and red, blue, and olive wool, tied double cloth (Beiderwand). Top edge is hemmed, bottom and sides are fringed. Central motif is a large center medallion with a starburst design surrounding a center floral design. Each corner within the field has an urn of flowers with woven text. The center of the sides has a wide bowl, and the top and bottom center of the coverlet has a wide bowl filled with fruit. Border on all four sides has an interlocking circle motif.Collection
Hawthorne Collection (ATHM)Acquisition
Accession
2017.2Credit Line
Transfer from the Hawthorne Collection upon the closing of the ATHM in Lowell, MA in 2017Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Smith, George C.Role
WeaverDate made
1849Place
Town
AllentownCounty
Lehigh CountyState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old NumberOther Number
1998.59.18Dimensions
Dimension Notes
Needs measured.