Coverlet

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Coverlet

Entry/Object ID

VC.2004.8

Description

Quilted coverlet, linsey-woolsy: dark blue front and gold-colored back lining; pieced together; quilted with overal diagonal pattern, large vine scroll on two ends, the tips of these vines have three leaf sprigs, there is a wider vine pattern in center with various flowers and sprigs on tips; in center are quilted two oval shapes on one side and heart shape on other side and laurel-like shaped leaves extend out at center on opposite sides.

Collection

Van Cortlandt Manor Object Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

1768 - 1833

Notes

Dates: 1700-1899

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

93-1/2 in

Width

94 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 93 1/2 x 94 in. (237.5 x 238.8 cm)

Material

Linen, Wool

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Small holes throughout top that are patched with dark blue thread, good condition otherwise.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Shelf 01C