Geometric coverlet, overshot

Photograph

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Geometric coverlet, overshot

Entry/Object ID

CDP 26.5.065

Description

This geometric coverlet was woven in two panels, which are joined by a center seam. It has leno lace fringe around the sides and bottom. It features a "Table and Circle" pattern. The overshot (floatwork) weave structure combines undyed cotton plainweave ground cloth with navy 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

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1890 - circa 1940

Color

Navy, Natural