Name/Title
Dennis Mills 2024 donation coverlet #40Entry/Object ID
2024.1.40Description
Dennis Mills 2024 donation coverlet #40
Transcription notes:
Overshot Coverlet c. 1870
“Monmouth” pattern
Unknown weaver
Ontario – poss. Nova Scotia
This is a very appealing overshot coverlet but in many ways, it is atypical of examples in
the Monmouth pattern. Several questions do arise.
The coverlet is quite traditional with expertly joined centre seam joining the two [illegible]
expertly woven sections using indigo blue and cadmium red in double (two ply) wool.
The tables with an equal balance of colours blue and red create visual interest. The
lozenges at the corners are a clear contrast on the off-white natural cotton base. The
crisp edges of the blocks are attractive.
Compared to the front the reverse areas have less wool on the tables featuring more
natural white creating a summer-winter approach by the weaver.
It is very unusual to have the top, bottom and both sides overcast. In this case the V
stitch using natural cotton warp creates a secure finish for the weft ends. The care and
precision suggest that the weaver was familiar with carpet weaving and edging.
Of special note we see a solid red weft band in red only along the upper edge. Was this
an attempt to create a focal top edge or a shortage of blue dyed wool. It results in an
attractive element. The weight is carpet-like.
Condition: Excellent – no indication of use over time – although the centre seam has
central mismatches.
Source: Brad Snider Auction, Napanee 27-01-2024 $186.45. Consigned by a
Peterborough, ON collector (nameless) who bought it in Norwood, Ont in early 2000s at
a local auction.
Dimensions: 78 ½” (200 cm) l. x 59” (150 cm) w.
Probably woven in Peterborough or Hastings Counties – although limited prov.
Ref. Keep Me Warm One Night Burnhams #264 – Nova Scotia [illegible], #262 – Leeds
Co.Collection
Dennis Mills CollectionCataloged By
Rob ChildsMade/Created
Artist
unidentified weaverTime Period
C. 1870Place
* Untyped Place
Ontario but possibly Nova ScotiaNotes
Collector feels most likely woven Peterborough or Hastings County, Ontario but coverlet is unusual for the areaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
CoverletNomenclature Primary Object Term
BedcoverNomenclature Class
BeddingNomenclature Category
Category 02: FurnishingsDimensions
Width
150 cmLength
200 cmDimension Notes
dimensions are per collector's notesColor
cadmium red, indigo blueLocation
Location
* Untyped Location
Temporary Artifact Storage RoomDate
December 11, 2024Created By
robchilds1985@gmail.comCreate Date
December 11, 2024Updated By
robchilds1985@gmail.comUpdate Date
December 11, 2024
