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Coverlet

1833
Not on view
This dark blue wool and undyed cotton double cloth coverlet is woven in two panels and seamed at the center. It is patterned with unusual floral medallions alternating with a spoked wheel design. The border is decorated with a simple design of repeating floral sprigs.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Coverlet
  • Date: 1833
  • Geography: Probably made in New York, United States
  • Culture: American
  • Medium: Cotton and wool; Doublecloth, woven on a hand-loom with a Jacquard attachment
  • Dimensions: 98 1/2 x 74 1/4 in. (250.2 x 188.6 cm)
  • Credit Line: Gift of Miss Beatrice E. Noble, 1973
  • Object Number: 1973.74
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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