Geometric coverlet, overshot

Name/Title

Geometric coverlet, overshot

Entry/Object ID

CDP 26.5.071

Description

This geometric coverlet was woven in three panels, which are joined by two seams. It has no borders or fringe. The overshot (floatwork) weave structure combines undyed cotton plainweave ground cloth with purple 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

Purple, Natural