Name/Title
CoverletEntry/Object ID
2017.1.027Description
Overshot coverlet; undyed cotton and red and blue wool. Coverlet consists of two panels joined with a butted seam; the stitching and matching thread suggests that the seam is original. The edge finishes consist of two selvedges and two narroqw turned back hems on the warp ends. The main design motif is a 6 inch blue and white block which alternates with a smaller red table; the overall effect is one of red stripes alternating with a stripe of blue and white. There is a 6 inch boreder on three sides.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
1790 - 1850Place
State/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaNotes
Technique: OvershotOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old NumberOther Number
1964.36.1Dimensions
Height
35-1/8 inWidth
35-1/8 inLength
81-1/2 in