Pennsylvania coverlet (attr.) woven for Emaly Needels, doubleweave
Entry/Object ID
2017.2.024
Description
Figured coverlet; undyed cotton and blue wool, double cloth. Center seam joins two panels. Hemmed top, sides and bottom fringed. Central motif consists of several motifs that create a carpet-like pattern. Four large leaves connect in the center, somewhat forming the letter "H". In the center of the "H" there is a line of four flowers. The leaves connect with a star motif through a horizontal diamond pattern. There are two stars separated by a flower and joined vertically by the same diamond pattern. Another motif in the coverlet consists of a sunburst that has four acorns in its center. The sunburst is surrounded by a line of flowers forming an oval. Borders on the sides have wide bowls containing stylized flowers separated by a stylized floral tree. Bottom border is made up of an intricately stylized vine that is edged on the bottom by a geometric design. Corner blocks have nine checkerboard designs.
Collection
Hawthorne Collection (ATHM)
Acquisition
Accession
2017.2
Credit Line
Transfer from the Hawthorne Collection upon the closing of the ATHM in Lowell, MA in 2017
