Blue & White Figured and Fancy Double-Cloth Klein Coverlet

Woven Textile

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Grover Center: Museum & Historical Society

Name/Title

Blue & White Figured and Fancy Double-Cloth Klein Coverlet

Description

Coverlet, blue and white. Appears to be 2 strips sewn together. Main motif is 4 vertical rows of stars. There are 5 stars to a row, each star has a floral center, surrounded by a floral wreath. Top border is plain. 2 side borders consist of 2 rows of stars then row of 'pineapples' alternating with classical style urns. Bottom border is alternating blocks of grapes and other fauna. Bottom edge is fringed and just above fringe is woven: Shelby Co 1851

Textile Type

Coverlet

Collection

M/M Dwight McFadden

Category

Shelby County Businesses

Acquisition

Accession

1981.053

Source or Donor

McFadden, Mr. and Mrs. Dwight

Acquisition Method

Donation

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Klein Weaving House

Date made

1851

Time Period

19th Century

Place

County

Shelby County

State/Province

Indiana

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Woven Textile Details

Textile Shape

Rectangular

Weave Type

Jacquard Weave

Color

Multicolor, Navy, Blue, White

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Aug 10, 2000

Create Date

August 10, 2000

Update Date

February 5, 2025