Name/Title
Pennsylvania coverlet, twillEntry/Object ID
2017.1.020Description
Geometric coverlet twill with self fringe on two sides.Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy and green wool with undyed cotton. Central motif is red and blue checked with squares of stripes and diamonds. Unknown weaver.Collection
ATHM CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2017.1Source or Donor
American Textile History MuseumAcquisition Method
TransferCredit Line
Transfer from the ATHM in Lowell, MA upon its closing in 2017Made/Created
Date made
1820 - 1845Place
State/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaWoven Textile Details
Weave Type
TwillWarp
Warp Colors
NaturalWarp Materials
CottonWeft
Weft Colors
Navy, GreenWeft Materials
WoolNotes
"Windowpane," supplementary weft with tabbyOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old NumberOther Number
1980.16.5Dimensions
Height
35-3/4 inWidth
35-3/4 inLength
82-3/4 inColor
Natural, Navy, Green
