Name/Title
Ohio coverlet by Dennis Cosley, 1851, tied beiderwandEntry/Object ID
2017.1.160Description
Figured coverlet; undyed cotton and blue, red, olive, and gold wool, tied double cloth (Beiderwand). Fringed all sides. Central motif consists of alternating medallions of four roses and starbursts. Four roses are encircled by a wreath of flowers. Starbursts have a floral (tulip?) motif at the center. Each of the points of the star are accented with similar tulip-like flowers. Small floral emblems separate each medallion. Border on sides and bottom have a repeating urn with flowers motif.Collection
ATHM CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2017.1Source or Donor
American Textile History MuseumAcquisition Method
TransferCredit Line
Transfer from the ATHM in Lowell, MA upon its closing in 2017Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Cosley, DennisRole
WeaverDate made
1851Place
State/Province
OhioCountry
United States of AmericaWoven Textile Details
Warp
Warp Colors
NaturalWarp Materials
CottonWeft
Weft Colors
Red, Navy, GreenWeft Materials
Cotton, WoolInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
MADE BY/D. COSLEY,/XENIA/GREENE CO,/OHIO./1851Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old NumberOther Number
2004.98.30
