Pennsylvania coverlet by Solomon Kuter, 1835, tied beiderwand
Entry/Object ID
2017.1.031
Description
Figured coverlet; blue cotton and red wool, tied double cloth (Beiderwand). Coverlet is made up of two panels joined by a central seam. Selvedges on either side. Top and bottom hemmed with fringe attached to both sides and bottom of coverlet. Central motif of circular medallions with a central diamond. Secondary design of small medallions. Center panel has a spotted ground. Border on both sides and bottom of highly stylized flowers and trees. Corner block with woven text at each bottom corner.
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
