Dennis Mills 2024 donation coverlet #38
Transcription notes:
Coverlet Overshot c. 1850-60
Ref. Keep Me Warm One Night, Burnhams #271
Unidentified weaver
Poss. Leeds County or Frontenac Co.
“Monmouth” variation
This hand woven overshot coverlet uses modest amounts of indigo blue wool for the
weft on a natural white cotton warp. The variation of the popular “Monmouth” pattern
has extended tables creating a strong contrast before transitioning to the lozenges. A
dazzling impact is the result. It identical to an example in the Royal Ontario Museum
#271 KMWON – Burnhams. The surface aging suggests my example is somewhat
earlier 1850→. Burnhams have analyzed the specific variations found here as well.
The coverlet here was collected about 2007 at the Cabin Fever Antique show in
Kingston [illegible] from Eastern Ontario – name not recorded. It is most certainly
related to the published Leeds County example.
It has a bottom fringe and two attached side fringes. The centre seaming is in keeping
with an experienced weaver.
Condition: Good – a 4-inch loss to the bottom edge and fringe. Two wear spots – top
[illegible] and one old small stain.
Source: Cabin Fever c. 2007 – Kingston, Eastern Ontario dealer. Darryl Silver (Silverbrook
Antiques) – poss. Leatherland family [illegible].
Dimensions: 81” (206 cm) inc. fringe l. x 66 ½” (169 cm) w. incl. fringe
This variation of “Monmouth” is quite rare & unusual.
Use
coverlet
Collection
Dennis Mills Collection
Cataloged By
Rob Childs
Made/Created
Artist
unidentified weaver
Time Period
1850-1860
Place
* Untyped Place
Possibly Leeds County or Frontenac County, Ontario
Location
Canada
Woven Textile Details
Notes
“Monmouth” variation - This variation of “Monmouth” is quite rare & unusual.
