Pennsylvania coverlet by Emanuel Meily for L. Smith, 1845, tied beiderwand
Entry/Object ID
2017.1.161
Description
Figured coverlet; undyed cotton and red, blue, and green wool, tied double cloth (Beiderwand). Hem at top and bottom with fringe attached to bottom hem. Self-fringe on sides. Central motif consists of large eight-pointed star medallions with four tulips and four other flowers at its center. Stars are separated by a scrolling vine that weaves its way around smaller star medallions. Border is a repeating pattern of a bowl overflowing with fruit and scrolling leaves.
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
