Name/Title

Coverlet

Entry/Object ID

2017.1.121

Description

Design: conventionalized center flower enclosed by floral circle outside of which are eagles, reindeer, churches and birds, narrow border, formalized design, Inscription: 1851. Jacquard coverlet. Doubleweave. 2 edges selvedges 2 edges hemmed undyed cotton and blue wool

Collection

ATHM Collection

Category

Center medallion

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

1851

Place

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Notes

Location attributed

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Double Weave

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Border inscription

Location

LL, LR, UL, UR corners within border design

Transcription

1851

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

1962.10.2

Dimensions

Width

85-1/2 in

Length

93-1/4 in