Name/Title
CoverletEntry/Object ID
2019.06.19Description
Wilhelm Magnus Werlich, c.1870 - 1890
Indigo blue on natural white cotton.
This pattern is very similar to others from an earlier time in Pennsylvania. The main field displays a repeating pattern of roses and thistles. It has a border on two sides featuring thistles and leaves.
Coverlet 2019.06.20 shows the same pattern in cadmium red.Collection
Mills Coverlet CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Wilhelm Magnus WerlichRole
ArtistDate made
1870 - 1890Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
CoverletNomenclature Primary Object Term
BedcoverNomenclature Class
BeddingNomenclature Category
Category 02: FurnishingsSearch Terms
Dennis Mills, Sylvia Mills, Coverlet, Mills Coverlet Collection, wool, cotton, Jacquard, weavingRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Werlich, Wilhelm MagnusCreate Date
April 22, 2019Update Date
October 19, 2025
