Coverlet; diamond twill weave; 19th century
Coverlet; diamond twill weave; 19th century
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- Description
- This is an example of a diamond twill weave coverlet in brown and peach wool. The coverlet measures 74 inches by 70 inches and was constructed from two, 37 inch wide widths that were woven as one length, cut, and seamed up the middle. The yarns are all 2-ply, S-twist, Z-spun wool. The overall pattern beyond the diamond twill weaver is one of large checks with a striped border along three sides. It has been cut down and hemmed along all four sides.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- coverlet, twill
- coverlet
- date made
- 19th century
- maker
- unknown
- place made
- United States
- Physical Description
- twill weave (overall production method/technique)
- brown, peach (overall color)
- wool (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 74 in x 70 in; 187.96 cm x 177.8 cm
- ID Number
- TE.T15238
- catalog number
- T15238.000
- accession number
- 291105
- Credit Line
- Gift of Lt. Col. and Mrs. H. L. Jennerson
- See more items in
- Cultural and Community Life: Textiles
- Coverlets
- Textiles
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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