"Snowballs and Pine Tree" Geometric double-cloth coverlet; 1800-1830
"Snowballs and Pine Tree" Geometric double-cloth coverlet; 1800-1830
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- Description
- This blue and white cotton and wool coverlet features a variation of the Snowball pattern in the center, and a variation of the Pine Tree pattern along its borders. It is double-woven and believed to have been made in New York State in the first half of the 19th century. It was passed down through the family of the original owner to the donor, before being given to the Museum. The name of the weaver is unknown. Its condition is testimony to many years of use. Coverlets are damaged by sunlight, insects, and abrasion brought on by everyday use. They are frequently worn away at the top edge, by the owner pulling them up at night to stay warm.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- coverlet
- coverlet, geometric
- date made
- 1800-1830
- early 19th century
- 1827
- maker
- unknown
- place made
- United States: New York
- Physical Description
- double weave (overall production method/technique)
- cotton, wool (overall material)
- Snowball, Pine Tree (overall pattern)
- Measurements
- overall: 93 in x 72 in; 236.22 cm x 182.88 cm
- ID Number
- TE.T9571
- catalog number
- T09571.000
- accession number
- 172485
- Credit Line
- Gift of Estelle Randall Carlin
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- Home and Community Life: Textiles
- Coverlets
- Textiles
- Domestic Furnishings
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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