Name/Title
Dennis Mills 2024 donation coverlet #46Entry/Object ID
2024.1.46Description
Dennis Mills 2024 donation coverlet #46
Transcription notes:
Overshot Coverlet c. 1880
Ref. Keep Me Warm One Night, Burnhams #315, #314
Unidentified weaver
From Eastern Ontario collection
“Whig Rose” pattern variation
This is another overshot coverlet that has some unusual characteristics. It is is [sic]
remarkable condition with some age characteristics. It was woven on a full width loom
eliminating the need for centre seaming. The colour is also quite unusual with overall
yellow ochre wool on a natural cotton warp. It also has fringes at both the top and
bottom. Usually the top is turned and bound for less wear over time.
The coverlet is woven in a variation of the Whig Rose pattern known in Nova Scotia and
Ontario. Several variations of this particularly named pattern have been seen.
The overall excellent condition suggests that it’s probably late 19 th century (or early
20 th ?)
Condition: Excellent. All fringes are intact. It clearly has not been used – but stored
away.
Source: Tim Potter Auctions, Napanee c. 2007 from a Prince Edward County collection.
Unfortunately no further provenance.
Dimensions: 85” (216 cm) l. x 69” (175 cm) w.
Particularly nice transition from the central tables to side border motifs.Collection
Dennis Mills CollectionCataloged By
Rob ChildsMade/Created
Artist
unidentified weaverTime Period
C. 1880Place
* Untyped Place
Eastern OntarioLocation
CanadaWoven Textile Details
Notes
“Whig Rose” pattern variationLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
CoverletNomenclature Primary Object Term
BedcoverNomenclature Class
BeddingNomenclature Category
Category 02: FurnishingsDimensions
Width
175 cmLength
216 cmDimension Notes
measurements as per collector's notesLocation
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
