Name/Title

Coverlet

Entry/Object ID

2017.1.151

Description

Geometric, large squares alternating with groupings of 4 smaller squares. Edges; 2 selvage, 2 hemmed, (remains of added fringe at the sides and bottom) Overshot linen and wool linsey-woolsey

Collection

ATHM Collection

Category

Geometric

Acquisition

Accession

2017.1

Source or Donor

American Textile History Museum

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Credit Line

Transfer from the ATHM in Lowell, MA upon its closing in 2017

Made/Created

Date made

1830 - 1860

Notes

Technique: Overshot

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Overshot

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

1978.4

Dimensions

Width

39-1/4 in

Length

94-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Width is times two.

Material

Linen, Wool