Coverlet

American

Not on view

This coverlet is woven in two panels and seamed at the center. It has a warp of undyed and light blue cotton and a weft of dark blue, green, and red wool and undyed cotton. The central field shows feather medallions alternating with foliate medallions. The bottom border has a stylized vine motif, and the right and left borders have roses and tulips. Peacocks adorn each of the two corner blocks. Both sides of the coverlet have natural fringe, and there is attached fringe along the bottom edge.

Coverlet, Wool and cotton, Biederwand weave, woven on a hand loom with a Jacquard attachment, American

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Coverlet, Wool and cotton, Biederwand weave, woven on a hand loom with a Jacquard attachment, American
Coverlet, Wool and cotton, Biederwand weave, woven on a hand loom with a Jacquard attachment, American

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