Geometric coverlet, doubleweave

Name/Title

Geometric coverlet, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

HS2011.4.1

Description

Geometric all-wool coverlet with a pine tree border believed to have been made in Somerset County. This geometric coverlet was woven in two panels, which are not currently joined. It has remnants of self-fringe on the bottom, with no fringe on the sides. The doubleweave structure combines a layer of dark blue wool with a layer of red and light blue wool. The pattern has four blocks and requires a 16-shaft loom.

Context

Photographed in June 2026 for the Coverlet Documentation Project.

Collection

Collection of Somerset Historical Center

Color

Red, Navy, Blue