New York coverlet woven in Orleans Co. for A.A., 1835, tied beiderwand
Entry/Object ID
2017.1.078
Description
Figured coverlet; undyed cotton and blue and red wool, tied double cloth (Beiderwand). Center seam joins two panels. Selvedges on both sides; hemmed top, fringed bottom. Central motif consists of alternating horizontal bands of four rose medallions with medallions containing a rosette encased within a diamond shape. Connecting the medallions is a line of eight-pointed stars. Border on sides and bottom is of a repeating thistle motif. Secondary border has a honeycomb pattern.
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
