Coverlet, doubleweave

Name/Title

Coverlet, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

2017.2.011

Description

Figured coverlet; undyed cotton and red wool, double cloth. Selvedges on either side; hemmed top and bottom. Central motif consists of large medallions with an open petal flower in the center surrounded by a scrolling wreath design. Between the medallions are star with hearts in between the points. The stars are encircled by a floral motif. Border on all sides contain a foliage and scroll design.

Collection

Hawthorne Collection (ATHM)

Acquisition

Accession

2017.2

Credit Line

Transfer from the Hawthorne Collection upon the closing of the ATHM in Lowell, MA in 2017

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Conger, Daniel

Role

Weaver

Date made

1856

Place

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Double Weave

Warp

Warp Colors

Natural, Red

Warp Materials

Cotton, Wool

Weft

Weft Colors

Natural, Red

Weft Materials

Cotton, Wool

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Material/Technique

Woven

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

1998.59.39

Dimensions

Width

82 in

Length

88 in

Dimension Notes

Needs to be measured

Material

Cotton, Wool

Color

Natural, Red