Coverlet

Object/Artifact

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Historic Stonington

Name/Title

Coverlet

Entry/Object ID

2012.828

Description

Overshot Summer Winter Coverlet, an early form of home weaving in America Loomed natural linen and navy wool Warp is linen Doublefaced coverlet where the weaving on back is reverse on that of front, giving a darker appearance (winter) on one side Unique to American Coverlets Overshot coverlets seamed through the middle geometric design needs further research

Collection

Textile

Made/Created

Date made

1840 - 1860