Name/Title
CoverletEntry/Object ID
2017.1.091Description
Jacquard Coverlets.
Tied double cloth.
Design: "Boston Town", the end border pictures sailing ships which have smoke stacks with smoke coming out and with steam propelled side paddle wheels, at the corner are full rigged ships without steam power, flying the home bound pennant, sea gulls above the ships center, birds of paradise feeding their young, side border, a palm tree with a monkey under it, a pagoda, as well as city houses and a cottage shaded by a large tree, a church, a school house and a public building showing a fan window.
Repeat: length 26.25" x 22.5"
Edges: 3 fringed sides and 1 hemmed.Collection
ATHM CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2017.1Source or Donor
American Textile History MuseumAcquisition Method
TransferCredit Line
Transfer from the ATHM in Lowell, MA upon its closing in 2017Made/Created
Place
Country
United States of AmericaNotes
Date: 2nd quarter 19th century
Technique: tied double clothOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old NumberOther Number
1962.10.12Dimensions
Width
68 inLength
82-3/4 in