Geometric coverlet, block twill

Woven Textile

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Geometric coverlet, block twill

Entry/Object ID

2017.1.147

Description

Geometric block twill coverlet with a "Star of Bethlehem" pattern and no borders. The coverlet was woven in two panels, which are joined by a center seam. It has self-fringe on the bottom. The block twill structure combines undyed cotton warp with dark blue wool weft. The pattern has three blocks and requires a 12-shaft loom.

Collection

ATHM Collection

Category

Geometric

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

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Twill Blocks

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

1980.16.6

Dimensions

Height

38-1/2 in

Width

38-1/2 in

Length

86-1/4 in

Material

Cotton, Wool