Woven Overshot Coverlet by Unknown Maker
Date1830-1860
MediumCotton warp and weft with wool pattern weft
Dimensions94 x 72 inches; selvage to selvage about 36 inches
40 warps per inch; 36 cotton wefts per inch; 25 wool wefts per inch.
Horizontal repeat: 6 1/4 inches; vertical repeat 5 1/2 inches
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Herbert Young.
Object number1982-195
DescriptionRectangular coverlet woven in overshot technique in geometric pattern of blue-black and coral-red wool with natural cotton tabby (plain) weave ground. The pattern is based on a square grid of diagonals, checks, and stripes of various width created by the wool pattern weft. Woven in two panels and hand seamed at center. Selvage edges have 1/4-inch rolled hem; the bottom and top edges have half-inch folded hem. Fragile condition.ProvenanceDescended in the Howe family, Pulaski, Virginia
Late 18th-early 19th century
1845 (dated)
1840-1850
