Geometric coverlet, overshot

Name/Title

Geometric coverlet, overshot

Entry/Object ID

CDP 26.5.064

Description

This geometric coverlet was woven in two panels, which are joined by a center seam. It has no borders or fringe. It features the "cat track & snake trail" pattern. The overshot (floatwork) weave structure combines undyed cotton plainweave ground cloth with red 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

Red, Natural