1720 - 1734 Jane Alcock's Silk Applique Counterpane

Description:

According to family information, Jane Alcock made this counterpane in a convent school in England a few years before running away to Barbados and marrying William Atlee (1696-1744) on June 1, 1734. A few weeks later the couple settled in Philadelphia. Jane was born in 1695 in England and died in 1777 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

The scrollwork-and-flower design is appliquéd, held in place by a linen-thread cord, on a dark blue satin ground. The elegant counterpane remained in the family until its donation in 1985.

Date Made: 1720-1734

Maker: Alcock, Jane

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United Kingdom: England

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Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Merriam

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1985.0154.01Catalog Number: 1985.0154.01Accession Number: 1985.0154

Object Name: counterpanecoverlet

Physical Description: fabric, silk, satin weave (overall material)thread, silk (overall material)Measurements: overall: 93 in x 65 in; 236 cm x 165 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-5be4-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_556197

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