Geometric coverlet, twill

Name/Title

Geometric coverlet, twill

Entry/Object ID

CDP 26.5.068

Description

This geometric coverlet was woven in two panels, which are joined by a center seam. It features a bird's eye twill pattern with borders on three sides and self-fringe on the bottom. Red, blue, and brown wool stripes in the warp and weft combine to make a plaid pattern.

Context

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

Collection

Appleman Collection

Category

Geometric

Color

Red, Light blue, Gold, Natural