Coverlet, 1869

Photograph

Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Coverlet, 1869

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.312

Description

Figured and fancy coverlet with borders on 4 sides and no fringe. Woven full-width; seamless. Red wool with undyed cotton. Center medallion pattern with patriotic Washington border on all sides. Unknown weaver, 1869.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, John and Janet Simmermaker Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1869

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

UL, UR, LL, LR

Transcription

WASHING TON./ HAIL. 1869.

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Red, Natural