Name/Title
Geometric coverlet, overshotEntry/Object ID
2017.1.052Description
Geometric "Whig Rose" overshot coverlet with rosepath borders on the sides and bottom. This coverlet was woven in two panels, which are joined by a center seam. It has knotted self-fringe on the bottom. The overshot (floatwork) weave structure combines undyed cotton plainweave ground cloth with dark blue wool pattern weft. The pattern has four blocks and requires a 4-shaft loom.
The top hem is 3/4 wide and machine stitched.Collection
ATHM CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2017.1Source or Donor
American Textile History MuseumAcquisition Method
TransferCredit Line
Transfer from the ATHM in Lowell, MA upon its closing in 2017Made/Created
Manufacturer
Lowell Technological InstituteDate made
circa 1900Dimensions
Width
59 inLength
62-1/2 in
