Coverlet, doubleweave; abolitionist portraits

Name/Title

Coverlet, doubleweave; abolitionist portraits

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.311

Description

Figured doubleweave coverlet with borders on three sides and no extant fringe. Two separate panels. Navy and red wool with undyed cotton. Floral medallion centerfield pattern with portraits of abolitionists; double leafy border on sides; single leafy border on bottom. Doubled floral cornerblock by unknown weaver.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, John and Janet Simmermaker Collection

Color

Navy, Natural, Red

Web Links and URLs

Portraits | Coverlet Index