Coverlet

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Coverlet

Entry/Object ID

VC.2004.3

Description

Quilted coverlet; medium blue linsey-woolsey fabric stitched with matching blue thread on front, pale orange-brown linsey-woolsey fabric on back side, top quilted in a large open diamond pattern with double bands dividing the large diamonds; towards the sides the large open diamonds have smaller diamond shapes quilted inside; sides of coverlet/bedspread have horizontal double bands followed by diagonal bands then another set of horizontal double bands and another set of diagonal bands, bottom ends with a 3/4" hem; top area of coverlet/bedspread has a horizontal single stitch followed with alternating patterns of a double diagonal band followed by small diamond shapes; has 1/2" grosgrain hem; bottom area of coverlet has a split on each end to accomodate bedposts; design along this bottom section includes alternating double vertical bands between diagonal bands; bottom ends with 3/4" hem.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

1700 - 1799

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

66-1/4 in

Length

78-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 66 1/4 x 78 1/2 in. (168.3 x 199.4 cm)

Material

Linen, Wool

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Some areas of old mended tears and visible tears especially near edges; stitching on center diagonal band at bottom end has come loose; few worn areas throughout.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Van Cortlandt Complex, Ferry House - Travelers' Chamber/SW