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Woven Doublecloth Coverlet by Unknown Maker
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Woven Doublecloth Coverlet by Unknown Maker

Dateca. 1850
OriginAmerica, New York (possibly)
MediumDark blue wool and white cotton
DimensionsWidth: 81"; Length/Height: 84 3/4" w/o fringe, 87 3/4" with fringe.
Credit LineGift of Mr. & Mrs. Foster McCarl, Jr.
Object number1979.609.7
DescriptionThis is a double-woven coverlet of blue wool and natural cotton. It has an unusual design of deer within circular surrounds in interior. Unusual large comma shapes in double side borders are coupled with representative forms of palm trees and fenced houses. Dots above house roofs may indicate rain. It is center seamed with self fringe at foot.
Label TextTypical of Victorian designs, this coverlet is crowded with patterns that include leafy floral medallions, deer within circular surrounds, palm trees, fenced houses, and comma shapes similar to those on paisley shawls.
InscribedNo inscriptions
MarkingsNo marks
ProvenanceGift of Mr. and Mrs. Foster McCarl, Jr. Beaver Falls, Pa.