Geometric coverlet, doubleweave

Woven Textile

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Geometric coverlet, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

2017.1.181

Description

Geometric doubleweave coverlet with a blocky diamond pattern and narrow borders on the sides and bottom. This coverlet was woven in two panels, which are joined by a center seam. It has no fringe. The doubleweave structure combines a layer of dark blue wool with a layer of undyed cotton. The pattern has four blocks and requires a 16-shaft loom. A 3 ply cotton yarn is used every tenth thread for half the width of each panel. This means the warp was probably wound with the aid of a warping paddle. A 3-ply cotton is also used for a small section in the waft.

Collection

ATHM Collection

Category

Geometric

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

Made/Created

Date made

1830 - 1860

Notes

Technique: doubleweave

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Doubleweave

Warp

Average Warp Count

18

Weft

Weft Count

18

Notes

One pattern repeat measures 9.25" x 8.5"

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

1980.10.1

Dimensions

Width

71 in

Length

85-1/2 in