Geometric coverlet, summer & winter (pairs)

Woven Textile

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Geometric coverlet, summer & winter (pairs)

Entry/Object ID

2017.1.158

Description

Geometric summer and winter coverlet with no borders. Large and small tables combine to form the illusion of large circles in the centerfield pattern. This coverlet was woven in two panels, which are joined by a center seam. It has elaborate leno lace fringe on the sides and bottom. The weave structure combines undyed cotton plainweave ground cloth with dark blue wool pattern weft. The pattern has four blocks and requires a 6-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

Made/Created

Date made

1825 - 1850

Notes

Date: Mid 19thc

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Summer and Winter

Notes

2 ply undyed cotton, 2 ply dyed blue wool Treadles pairs-fashion

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

1962.10.8

Dimensions

Width

40 in

Length

97-1/2 in