Indiana coverlet by William Craig Sr., 1854, doubleweave
Entry/Object ID
2017.1.096
Description
Figured coverlet; undyed cotton and blue wool, double cloth. Center seam joings two panels. Selvedges on both sides; hemmed top, fringed bottom. Central motif cannot be considered a true medallion style as ogee curves tie the design together causing it to flow vertically. Large leafy shapes are central to the design. Some have an almost cross-like shape; while others are more oval in shape. At the center of the cross-like shapes is a design similar to a fleur de lis. The oval shape has a fleurette at its center. Border differs for top/bottom and sides. Top and bottom borders contain a repeated floral motif. Sides are also floral, but continue the flowing curves of the center field.
Collection
ATHM Collection
Acquisition
Accession
2017.1
Source or Donor
American Textile History Museum
Acquisition Method
Transfer
Credit Line
Transfer from the ATHM in Lowell, MA upon its closing in 2017
