Geometric coverlet, overshot

Name/Title

Geometric coverlet, overshot

Entry/Object ID

CDP 26.5.069

Description

This geometric coverlet was woven full-width and has no center seam. It has borders on all sides and no fringe. The overshot (floatwork) weave structure combines undyed cotton plainweave ground cloth with red and 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

Color

Navy, Red, Natural