Overshot Coverlet, all wool; Ohio, 1840-1860

Description:

According to the donor of this coverlet, it first belonged to Mrs. Ferdinand O’Neal, who lived just outside Zanesville, Ohio. Her maiden name is believed to have been Wheeler, and in about 1863 she married Mr. O’Neal and moved to a home outside of Zanesville, known as “Greenwood.” Mrs. O’Neal passed the coverlet on to her daughter Marcella O’Neal, who passed it on to Martha Margaret O’Neal. The coverlet is made entirely of wool, and was probably woven between 1840 and 1860. It is an overshot weave, seamed together from two pieces. The pattern, of concentric circles linked by small squares giving the effect of a diagonal grid, is similar to one known as “Cup and Saucer.” The weaver is unknown.

Date Made: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Location: Currently not on view

Place Woven: United States: Ohio

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Exhibition:

Exhibition Location:

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1993.0225.01Accession Number: 1993.0225Catalog Number: 1993.0225.01

Object Name: coverlet, overshotObject Type: coverlets

Physical Description: overshot (overall production method/technique)wool (overall material)Measurements: overall: 82 in x 67 in; 208.28 cm x 170.18 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b4-5b82-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_214211

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