Name/Title
Coverlet, tied beiderwandEntry/Object ID
HS1996.34.2Description
Jacquard wool and cotton coverlet woven by an unidentified weaver. The two sides have uncut wool 3" fringe and the bottom has cut cotton 3.5" fringe. There is an imitation lace border on three sides.
The coverlet was woven full-width and has no center seam. It has a floral center medallion pattern with leaves and fruit, with an elaborate floral border with a wavy edge on the sides and bottom. The coverlet has horizontal color stripes of red, dark blue, light blue, and green wool on undyed cotton ground with self-fringe on the sides and bottom. The tied Beiderwand weave structure uses pale cotton tie-down threads in a 2:1 warp ratio.Context
Photographed in June 2026 for the Coverlet Documentation Project.Collection
Collection of Somerset Historical CenterColor
Red, Green, Blue, Navy
