Name/Title

Coverlet

Entry/Object ID

2017.2.083

Description

Figured coverlet; blue cotton and olive and pink wool, tied double cloth (Beiderwand). Hemmed top, fringed sides and bottom. Central motif consist of square medallions that contain a four flower cross and four roses in each corner. The squares are framed with floral motifs. The overall design of the coverlet contains horizontal bands of pink and olive. The border is on the top and sides of the coverlet and has a spiraling vine motif.

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

Artist Information

Artist

Marsteller, Thomas

Role

Weaver

Date made

1860

Place

Town

Lower Saucon

County

Northampton County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

1998.59.79

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Needs measured.