Pennsylvania coverlet by W. & J. McCright, 1847, tied beiderwand
Entry/Object ID
2017.1.021
Description
Figured coverlet; undyed and blue cotton and red and blue wool, tied double cloth (Beiderwand). Center seam joins two panels. Top edge is hemmed, sides and bottom are fringed. Central motif consists of alternating stripes. The red stripe has a series of four rose medallions. The blue stripe contains stars within a snowflake-like structure. The stars connect by means of a floral leaf design. Border has a bird and tree motif. Secondary border is a repeated eight-pointed star design, with a double row of stars on bottom.
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
