Name/Title

Coverlet

Entry/Object ID

2023.42.1

Description

A re and white wool coverlet with two (2) tasseled sides. Corners are inscribed with "M.W.M" and "TENN.". The boarders are decorated with eagles and shields, birds, potted flowers, foliage, and dogs carrying flags. The center contains foliage and wreath decorations.

Collection

Linda Claussen and the Thursday Bee Quilt Collection

Made/Created

Artist

Maryville Woolen Mills

Manufacturer

Maryville Woolen Mills

Date made

1874 - 1906

Time Period

19th Century

Place

City

Maryville, TN

Region

East Tennessee

State/Province

Tennessee

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Dimensions

Height

79 in

Width

63-3/16 in

Dimension Notes

width includes tassels