Pennsylania coverlet woven in Bradford Co., 1843, doubleweave

Woven Textile

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Pennsylania coverlet woven in Bradford Co., 1843, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

2017.2.049

Description

Figured coverlet; undyed cotton and blue wool, double cloth. Center seam joins two panels. Selvedges on either side; hemmed top and bottom. Central motif consists of medallions of four roses. Separating the medallions are a line of three small stars with a floral motif at each intersection. Borders on three sides have an eagle motif. The eagles are carrying a shield upon their breast and are separated from one another by a stylized tree.

Collection

Hawthorne Collection (ATHM)

Category

Double roses

Acquisition

Accession

2017.2

Credit Line

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

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1843

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Doubleweave

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

1843/TROY

Material/Technique

Woven

Type

Border inscription

Location

Repeats along bottom edge below border

Transcription

BRADFORD. Co.

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

1998.59.69

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Needs measured.