Name/Title
Dennis Mills 2024 donation coverlet #21Entry/Object ID
2024.1.21Description
Dennis Mills 2024 donation coverlet #21
Transcription notes:
Overshot Coverlet in Indigo Blue, Red and Gray c. 1850
[illegible] Peter Fretz – Napanee
Lennox & Addington Co.
This colour wool coverlet on natural white cotton is expertly woven in a version “Chariot
Wheels” using dark blue indigo, rust red and a series of blue grey bands resulting in a
subtle yet dramatic finish.
The attribution to Peter Fretz, a professional weaver living in Lennox and Addington
County [illegible] based on a documented Fretz coverlet in the Royal Ontario Museum
(Keep Me Warm One Night, Burnhams #321 – p.241). Although not identical the draft
patterns are very similar and considered atypical of other wheel pattern coverlets from
Ontario. Peter Fretz was also known for his variations in coloured wefts – in this case
the unusual grey-blue bands. A strong attribution may come if the location of the original
owner(s) can be established.
Condition: Very good – some losses to the bottom and side fringes. Note that the side
fringes are woven separately from the body of the coverlet and attached. The centre
seam is well matched.
Source: Brad Snider Auctions, Napanee (Lion’s Hall) 29-08-21. Diane & John Brisley Auction catalogue #673.
Dimensions: 78” (198 cm) l. x 65” (165 cm) w. not including free fringes
John & Diane Brisley purchased this coverlet with the [illegible but probably’ tan
check’] woman’s shawl at the house sale in Camden East.Collection
Dennis Mills CollectionCataloged By
Rob ChildsMade/Created
Artist
Probably Peter FretzTime Period
C. 1850Place
* Untyped Place
Napanee, Lennon & Addington County, OntarioLocation
CanadaWoven Textile Details
Notes
chariot wheels patternLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
CoverletNomenclature Primary Object Term
BedcoverNomenclature Class
BeddingNomenclature Category
Category 02: FurnishingsDimensions
Width
165 cmLength
198 cmDimension Notes
not including fringesColor
dark indigo blue, rust red, blue greyLocation
Location
Shelf
Rolled StorageRoom
Rolled Storage RoomBuilding
M.V.T.M.Moved By
Piper PattersonDate
February 19, 2026Location
Room
N.R.H. GalleryBuilding
M.V.T.M.Category
ExhibitMoved By
Sadie BadourDate
October 19, 2025Location
* Untyped Location
Temporary Artifact Storage RoomDate
November 20, 2024Create Date
November 20, 2024Update Date
May 13, 2026
