Name/Title
CoverletEntry/Object ID
2017.1.067Description
Figured coverlet; undyed cotton and blue wool, double cloth. Coverlet is made up of two panels joined by a central bottom. Central motif of two alternating floral medallions. The larger is a diamond surrounded by four lilies; the smaller is made up of four roses. Interspersed between medallions are large and small eight-pointed stars, and a single floral motif. Geometric flower and leaf border within a diamond and cross motif along outer edge on both sides and bottom. Woven in each corner at bottom, 'HANNAH/ BADGER/ SOUTH/ PORT/ 1835'.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
1835Notes
Woven for Hannah BadgerInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
HANNAH/BADGER/SOUTH/PORT/1835Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old NumberOther Number
1962.61.6