Name/Title
Dennis Mills 2024 donation coverlet #30Entry/Object ID
2024.1.30Description
Dennis Mills 2024 donation coverlet #30
Transcription notes:
Overshot Coverlet c. 1835-45
Ref. Keep Me Warm One Night, Burnhams #253, #254
Unidentified weaver
Found in Spencerville, Leeds Co.
“Dog Tracks” pattern
This coverlet was an early find in my textile collecting days – c. 1976-77. I was taking
night school weaving courses at Ontario’s Art College [illegible] in Toronto and began
selecting interesting examples at antique shows and shops. This was purchased from a
Spencerville antiques dealer who had found it close to home – at the Toronto Antique
show.
I knew immediately that it was a very early example woven in the optical “Dog Tracks”
pattern. Examples have been found Ontario. They tend to be early examples.
This coverlet with moss green wool weft on a natural white cotton warp – darkened with
time and use. The hand spun wool is woven in singles resulting a fine lightweight and
excellent draping. Well seamed joining two sections.
Condition: Fair-good. The top has been reduced by a half table and salvage [illegible]
for a repaired block. The side borders have an effective repeat of the centre.
Source: c. 1976-7 at the Toronto Antique Show – Conference Centre downtown.
Purchased from a dealer from Spencerville – found locally. Little info shared but I knew
it was an early overshot example.
Dimensions: 65” (165 cm) l. x 65” (165 cm) w.Collection
Dennis Mills CollectionCataloged By
Rob ChildsMade/Created
Artist
unidentified weaverTime Period
C. 1835-1845Place
* Untyped Place
Found in Spencerville, Leeds County, OntarioLocation
CanadaWoven Textile Details
Notes
“Dog Tracks” patternLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
CoverletNomenclature Primary Object Term
BedcoverNomenclature Class
BeddingNomenclature Category
Category 02: FurnishingsLocation
Location
* Untyped Location
Temporary Artifact Storage RoomDate
November 27, 2024Created By
robchilds1985@gmail.comCreate Date
November 27, 2024Updated By
robchilds1985@gmail.comUpdate Date
November 27, 2024
