Geometric coverlet, block twill

Name/Title

Geometric coverlet, block twill

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.9.004

Description

Geometric block twill coverlet with borders on three sides and self-fringe on bottom. Two panels joined by a center seam. Primarily red wool warp and blue wool weft, with brown wool borders. "Royal crown" centerfield pattern requiring 4 pattern blocks and a 16-shaft loom.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, Private Collection

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Embroidery

Location

Bottom, along center seam

Transcription

S G

Material/Technique

Embroidered

Color

Red, Blue, Brown