Indiana coverlet attributed to Magnolia Mill, doubleweave
Entry/Object ID
2017.1.002
Description
Figured coverlet; undyed cotton and red and blue wool, double cloth. Coverlet has two panels joined by a center seam. Selvedges on both sides. Fringed on all four sides, top and bottom have self fringe, blue areas on sides have fringe added on. Central motif contains alternating octagonal medallions joined by diamond filled rectangular sashes. Border is a wavy chain of flowers and leaves.
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
