Name/Title
Geometric coverlet, block twillEntry/Object ID
2017.1.047Description
Geometric block twill coverlet with straight draw borders on the sides and bottom, with no fringe. Large and small table motifs combine to create the illusion of large circles in the centerfield pattern. This geometric coverlet was woven in two panels, which are joined by a center seam. The seam does not match in the top third of the coverlet because of a mistake in the treadling sequence in the left panel. The block twill weave structure combines undyed cotton warp with dark blue wool weft. The pattern has four blocks and requires a 12-shaft loom.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
Notes
Trish Herr believes coverlet is from Pennsylvania.Woven Textile Details
Weave Type
Twill BlocksNotes
2/1 twill blocks require 3 shafts/blockOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old NumberOther Number
1980.16.7Dimensions
Height
37-1/4 inWidth
37-1/4 inLength
85-3/4 in
