Name/Title
Coverlet, doubleweaveEntry/Object ID
2017.1.131Description
Jacquard
Double weave
3 edges self-fringe, 1 hemmed
Hempfield Railroad
Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 3 sides and self fringe on 3 sides. Two panels joined by a center seam./Woven full-width; seamless. Blue and red wool with undyed cotton. Floral centerfield pattern; train border on sides and on bottom. Woven by unknown weaver for unknown client in with Hempfield Railroad logo.Context
The Hempfield Railroad was began in 1851 and designed to connect Wheeling, Virginia (current West Virginia) to Washington, Pennsylvania.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 2017Made/Created
Date made
circa 1850Notes
VA or PA?Woven Textile Details
Weave Type
Double WeaveWarp
Warp Colors
Natural, Navy, RedWarp Materials
Cotton, WoolWeft
Weft Colors
Natural, Navy, RedWeft Materials
Cotton, WoolInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
.HEMFIELD./RAIL.ROADNotes
inscription circles around bust imageType
Border inscriptionLocation
L, R, LowerTranscription
No 240Notes
in coal cars ringing borderOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old NumberOther Number
1989.172.1Dimensions
Width
78 inLength
81-1/4 in
