Name/Title

Coverlet

Entry/Object ID

2017.2.081

Description

Figured coverlet; undyed cotton and red wool, double cloth. Selvedges on either side; hemmed top and bottom. Central motif consists of circular floral medallions separated by floral diamond motifs. The circular medallions contain heart shaped leaves encircled by eaves that resemble flames. The diamond motifs are enclosed with ivy leaves. Borders on all sides contain a chain of flowers and leaves separated by four floral corner blocks.

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

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

1998.59.32

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Needs measured.