Geometric coverlet panel, overshot

Name/Title

Geometric coverlet panel, overshot

Entry/Object ID

CDP 26.5.052

Description

A single panel remains of this geometric coverlet. It has self-fringe on the bottom and no borders. The overshot (floatwork) weave structure combines undyed cotton plainweave ground cloth with dark blue and gold wool pattern weft. The pattern has four blocks and requires a 4-shaft loom.

Context

Photographed in August 2026 in Turbotville, PA for the Coverlet Documentation Project. All rights reserved.

Collection

Appleman Collection

Category

Geometric

Color

Navy, Gold, Natural