Pennsylvania coverlet by Philip Hilliard for M. Schoch, 1845, doubleweave
Entry/Object ID
2017.1.001
Description
Figured coverlet: undyed cotton and blue wool, double cloth. Coverlet has two panels joined by a central seam. Selvedges on both sides, hem at top and fringe on bottom. Central motif of floral medallions (four across, five lengthwise) consists of four lilies surrounded by a wreath of flowers and small eight-pointed stars, at the medallion's center is an elongated star formed by eight leaves. Separating the medallions are diamond shaped rosettes. This pattern is a variation of the "Double Lilies" and is usually referred to as "Frenchman's Fancy". The border runs along the bottom and sides and consists of two eagles separated by a tree. Secondary border runs along outer edge and contains a chain of diamond shapes.
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
