Name/Title
CoverletEntry/Object ID
2017.1.046Description
Figured coverlet, undyed cotton and blue wool, double cloth. Coverlet has center seam that joins two panels. Selvedges on both sides; hemmed top and bottom. Central motif of floral medallions (four across, five and a half lengthwise) consisting of a wreath of four lilies surrounding a center flower. The diamond shaped motif separating the medallions has a rosette at its center. The border consists of eagles alternating with trees.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
Date made
1838Notes
Woven for Maryan MallacInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
MARY+AN/MALLAC/N+Y/1838Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old NumberOther Number
2004.98.59