New York geometric coverlet for P. M., 1827, overshot

Photograph

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

New York geometric coverlet for P. M., 1827, overshot

Entry/Object ID

WC028

Description

Geometric overshot coverlet with no fringe. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Borders on 3 sides. Wheel of fortune centerfield pattern. Woven by unknown weaver for P.M. in 1827.

Context

Photographed in August 2025 for the Coverlet Documentation Project.

Category

Geometric

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Role

Weaver

Date made

1827

Place

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Border inscription

Location

LR Border

Transcription

1827

Color

Navy, Natural