Name/Title

Coverlet

Entry/Object ID

2017.1.046

Description

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 Collection

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

1838

Notes

Woven for Maryan Mallac

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Double Weave

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

MARY+AN/MALLAC/N+Y/1838

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

2004.98.59

Material

Cotton, Wool