Pennsylvania coverlet by Daniel Arnold (attr.), 1848, tied beiderwand; "peace and plenty"
Entry/Object ID
2017.1.126
Description
Figured coverlet; undyed and blue cotton and blue wool, tied double cloth (Beiderwand). Coverlet has two panels joined by a center seam. Hem on top is turned under and stitched closed; fringe on sides and bottom. Central motif is a variation on four roses set on point that alternate with stylized thistle. Woven text in bottom corners. Border consisting of pairs of birds flanking trees is on bottom and sides. A secondary border is on the outer edge and contains a row of eight pointed stars.
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
