Name/Title
New York coverlet by Paul Goltry (attr), 1836, doubleweaveEntry/Object ID
2017.2.029Description
Figured coverlet; undyed cotton and blue wool, double cloth. Center seam joins two panels. Selvedges on either side, hemmed top and bottom. The central motif consists of medallions composed of four lilies surrounding a starburst design. Separating the rows of lily medallions is another starburst motif, these are surrounded by a circle of small stars. Borders on three sides show a spread eagle with a shield on its breast. Over the wings of the eagle are two birds. A stylized tree separates the two eagles which are facing one another and a weeping willow tree separates the pair of eagles. Secondary borders have a diamond design.Collection
Hawthorne Collection (ATHM)Acquisition
Accession
2017.2Credit Line
Transfer from the Hawthorne Collection upon the closing of the ATHM in Lowell, MA in 2017Made/Created
Date made
1836Place
County
Schuyler CountyState/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaWoven Textile Details
Weave Type
Double WeaveWarp
Warp Colors
Natural, NavyWarp Materials
Cotton, WoolWeft
Weft Colors
Natural, NavyWeft Materials
Wool, CottonOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old NumberOther Number
1998.59.31Dimensions
Width
74 inLength
83 inDimension Notes
Needs measured.
