Name/Title

Coverlet

Entry/Object ID

2017.2.079

Description

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)

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

Smith, George C.

Role

Weaver

Date made

1849

Place

Town

Allentown

County

Lehigh County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

1998.59.18

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Needs measured.