Name/Title

Coverlet

Entry/Object ID

2020.1.001

Description

Navy and natural geometric overshot coverlet. Two loom widths joined by a center seam. Hemmed with knotted cotton fringe likely added at a later date. Chariot wheels pattern with table, woven on opposites.

Collection

Sommers Collection

Category

Geometric

Acquisition

Accession

2020.1

Source or Donor

Sommers, Susan

Notes

Donated by Dr. Susan Sommers of Saint Vincent College.

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Overshot

Warp

Warp Colors

Natural

Weft

Weft Colors

Natural, Navy

Notes

Overshot on opposites. Hemmed on all sides; bleached cotton fringe added at a later date.

Dimensions

Width

74-1/2 in

Length

91 in

Dimension Notes

3-1/2 in knotted fringe on three sides

Reproductions

Notes

WIF file available upon request. Drafted 8/11/23 by Emily Barth.