Geometric coverlet woven for Rebecca Johnson, 1809, doubleweave
Entry/Object ID
2017.1.051
Description
Handwoven coverlets.
Doubleweave
Design: four snowballs and pine trees.
Inscription: cross-stitched into one corner in white cotton: REBECCA JOHNSON AUGUST 2, 1809/170.
Repeat: 8" x 7.25"
Edges: 1 hemmed, 2 selvedges, fringe 5"
Undyed cotton and blue wool.
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
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1809
Place
State/Province
Maryland
Country
United States of America
Notes
Technique: double weave
Woven Textile Details
Weave Type
Doubleweave
Warp
Warp Colors
Navy, Natural
Warp Materials
Cotton, Wool
Weft
Weft Colors
Navy, Natural
Weft Materials
Cotton, Wool
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription, Cornerblock inscription
Location
UR
Transcription
REBECCA/JOHNSON/AUGUST 2/1809/170
Notes
cross-stitched in "matching" neutral color "170" backstitched in White
Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old Number
Other Number
1962.10.9
Dimensions
Width
62-1/4 in
Length
72-1/2 in
Reproductions
Notes
WIF file available upon request. Drafted 10/7/23 by Emily Barth.
