Geometric coverlet, doubleweave

Woven Textile

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Geometric coverlet, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

2017.1.164

Description

Geometric doubleweave coverlet with snowball pattern and pine tree border. This geometric coverlet was woven in two panels, which are joined by a center seam. It has no fringe. The doubleweave structure combines a layer of dark blue wool with a layer of undyed cotton. The pattern has five blocks and requires a 20-shaft loom.

Collection

ATHM Collection

Category

Geometric

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

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Doubleweave

Warp

Average Warp Count

36

Weft

Weft Count

36

Notes

One pattern repeat measures 9" x 8 3/8"

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

1980.16.3

Dimensions

Width

62 in

Length

89 in