Name/Title
CoverletEntry/Object ID
2017.1.065Description
Overshot coverlet; undyed cotton and brown and rust wool. Center seam joins two panels. Hemmed top, fringe on three sides. Central motif occurs in bands of brown and rust and consists of interlocking octagons. A five inch border formed at bottom edge and a six inch border is added on sides. Side border has openwork detail.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
Notes
Date: 1st quarter, 19th century
Technique: overshotOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old NumberOther Number
1962.61.4Dimensions
Dimension Notes
NEEDS MEASURED.