Name/Title
Coverlet, tied beiderwandEntry/Object ID
2017.1.050Description
This figured & fancy coverlet has a logo of four large sunflowers in the two cornerblocks, with no textual inscription.
The coverlet was woven in two panels, which are joined by a center seam. Its centerfield pattern has a tile layout with sawtooth leaf medallions; the pattern repeats horizontally three times. It has a wide double (mirrored) grapevine border on the sides and a wide double floral border on the bottom. The coverlet has dark blue wool pattern weft on undyed cotton ground with self-fringe on the sides and bottom. The tied Beiderwand weave structure uses a 2:1 warp ratio.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 2017Woven Textile Details
Weave Type
Tied BeiderwandNotes
2:1Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old NumberOther Number
2003.209
