Name/Title
CoverletEntry/Object ID
2017.1.032Description
Figured coverlet; red, green, and tan wool, double cloth. The coverlet consists of two panels joined with a butted seam using an overhand stitch. Although the pattern is well-matched, the seam does not appear to be original. Hemmed top and self-fringe on the selvedges and at the bottom. The central motif is a block of leafy branches radiating from a common center. Secondary motifs are radiating oak leaves and acorns, and highly stylized single flowers. The border on three sides contains birds and grapes above fancy scrolls with diamonds, edged on the bottom by tiny pine trees resting atop diagonal lines. The corner block is an eagle with a stylized flower to the left and to the right, and thirteen stars above; marks are below. The color changes in direct relation to the secondary design elements producing a banded effect. The weft red is more pink than the warp.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
Artist Information
Artist
Kappel, GottfriedRole
WeaverDate made
1845Place
Town
ZoarState/Province
OhioCountry
United States of AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
ZOaR +1845/C.KaPPEL&CO+Notes
"a" woven at size of capital letters in textOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old NumberOther Number
1989.17.2Dimensions
Height
34 inWidth
740 inLength
87-1/2 in