Name/Title

Coverlet

Entry/Object ID

2017.1.171

Description

Multi-Harness; overshot Design: red and blue stripes form blocks of alternating colors forming a checked pattern; border on three sides. Repeat: 8" x 7" Edges: two selvage, one hemmed, one fringed undyed cotton and blue and orange wool

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

1980.16.20

Dimensions

Width

71 in

Length

94-1/2 in