New York coverlet by John Conger (attr.) for Hannah Badger, 1835, doubleweave
Entry/Object ID
2017.1.067
Description
Figured coverlet; undyed cotton and blue wool, double cloth. Coverlet is made up of two panels joined by a central bottom. Central motif of two alternating floral medallions. The larger is a diamond surrounded by four lilies; the smaller is made up of four roses. Interspersed between medallions are large and small eight-pointed stars, and a single floral motif. Geometric flower and leaf border within a diamond and cross motif along outer edge on both sides and bottom. Woven in each corner at bottom, 'HANNAH/ BADGER/ SOUTH/ PORT/ 1835'.
Collection
ATHM Collection
Acquisition
Accession
2017.1
Source or Donor
American Textile History Museum
Acquisition Method
Transfer
Credit Line
Transfer from the ATHM in Lowell, MA upon its closing in 2017
