coverlet

Name/Title

coverlet

Entry/Object ID

1979.1143.002

Description

Coverlet. Maker unknown. Jacquard; warp of natural and blue cotton; weft of green, navy and red wool. Two pieces, seamed down center. Field has overall grid pattern behind alternating rows of single flowers and 8-pointed stars. Border down two sides has large bird and vine design. "MARGARET CALER 1847".

Acquisition

Accession

1979.1143

Source or Donor

Dowell, Florence C.

Acquisition Method

Gift

General Notes

Note

Donor is Margaret Cayler's (Caler) granddaughter. Original deed of gift reads "C-1143-2 Coverlet dated 1847 for Mrs. Margaret Caylor (Caler)". AF tag on roll reads: coverlet, woven, damask; red, blue, brown/green, wool; cream, blue, brown cotton. Made for Margaret Caler, 1847. C:1143:2 Several coverlets were accessioned twice by creating a duplicate deed of gift in the late 1970s. This may be one .