Birds feeding young coverlet, doubleweave
Name/Title
"Birds feeding young" coverlet, doubleweaveEntry/Object ID
2008.1.216Description
This figured & fancy coverlet was woven in two panels, which are joined by a center seam. It has a "birds feeding young" centerfield pattern with birds, nests, and urns of fruit; the pattern repeats horizontally three times. It has a doubled architectural border with pagodas on the sides and single architectural border with palm trees on the top and bottom. The doubleweave structure combines a layer of undyed cotton with a layer of dark blue wool. The coverlet has self-fringe on the sides and bottom.Collection
Foster and Muriel McCarl CollectionCategory
Double border