Indiana coverlet attributed to Magnolia Mill, doubleweave
Entry/Object ID
2017.1.143
Description
Figured coverlet; undyed cotton and blue and red wool, double cloth. Center seam joins two panels. Selvedges on both sides; fringed top and bottom. Central motif contains medallions of red petaled flowers alternating with blue leaf medallions framed in a butterfly-like shape. Overall ground consists of a diamond pattern. Color scheme gives a plaid effect. Border on all sides is a wavy chain of flowers.
Collection
ATHM Collection
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
