Coverlet of pale rose silk with handpainted poppies, c. 1890, early 1900s

Name/Title

Coverlet of pale rose silk with handpainted poppies, c. 1890, early 1900s

Entry/Object ID

1990.12.122

Description

Acc. No. 90.12.122 Subject Category: Textiles Date: Circa 1890, early 1900's Object: Coverlet Description: Coverlet appears to be pale, rose colored silk. Cover has hand-painted poppies. Interior is quilted silk in pale green color. Edging is of twisted silk cord. Size: L 9 W 14" History of Object: Silk coverlet used to store doilies, etc. Owned by the Macdonald family, early residents of Alameda. Donor: Museum Acquisition Fund Date: February 10, 1990