Coverlet, overshot, "Double Chariot Wheel;" 1790-1825

Description:

This orange/rust and blue, all-wool, overshot coverlet was woven in a “Double Chariot Wheel” pattern. The coverlet has fringe along two edges, suggesting that this coverlet may originally have been three panels rather than two. The lower fringe is a self-fringe. The fringe on the side is applied. The coverlet is composed of two panels, (possibly three initially), woven as one length and seamed up the center to create the finished coverlet width. The warp yarns are a golden rust, 2-ply, S-twist, Z-spun wool. The ground weft is golden rust, 2-ply, S-twist, Z-spun wool. The supplementary pattern weft is blue 2-ply, S-twist, Z-spun wool yarn. The yarn count was 20 warp ends by 9 weft ends per inch.s per inch.

Date Made: 1790-1810late 18th centuryearly 19th century

Maker: unknown

Location: Currently not on view

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Exhibition:

Exhibition Location:

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1981.0274.08Accession Number: 1981.0274Catalog Number: 1981.0274.08

Object Name: coverlet, overshotObject Type: Rose of Sharoncoverlets

Physical Description: overshot (overall production method/technique)wool (overall material)orange, blue (overall color)Measurements: overall: 94 1/2 in x 76 1/2 in; 240.03 cm x 194.31 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a0-e6be-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_214182

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