Name/Title
CoverletEntry/Object ID
2017.2.083Description
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
2017.2Credit Line
Transfer from the Hawthorne Collection upon the closing of the ATHM in Lowell, MA in 2017Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Marsteller, ThomasRole
WeaverDate made
1860Place
Town
Lower SauconCounty
Northampton CountyState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old NumberOther Number
1998.59.79Dimensions
Dimension Notes
Needs measured.