Name/Title
Geometric coverlet, gebrocheneEntry/Object ID
2017.1.066Description
Geometric broken twill ("gebrochene") coverlet with blocky pattern and point twill borders on the sides and bottom. This geometric coverlet was woven in two panels, which are joined by a center seam. It has no fringe. The twill weave structure combines undyed cotton for the warp and tabby weft with dark blue wool for the pattern weft. The pattern has three blocks and requires a 10-shaft loom.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
TwillNotes
3-block broken point twill ("Gebrochene") on 10 shafts with tabby.
WIF available upon request; drafted 10/7/23 by Emily Barth.Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old NumberOther Number
1965.52.1Dimensions
Width
69-1/2 inLength
93-1/2 in
