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Metadata
Object Name |
Coverlet |
Catalog Number |
1949.31 |
Date |
ca. 1797 |
Material(s) |
Wool |
Dimensions |
H-86.5 W-73.5 inches |
Description |
This is a blue, white, and madder red double woven coverlet woven in a variation of the "Whig Rose" pattern. The obverse has a blue warp and weft with a secondary warp and weft of white and red. The reverse has a white and rose warp with a secondary blue warp. The obverse weft is white and red with a secondary blue weft. The coverlet is woven in two panels and sewn together. Each panel is approximately 36.5" wide. The ends are finished by a hand stitched hem. On the blue side of the coverlet, the sides each panel are woven with a 8" wide diamond or trellis patterned border separated by small red and white circle every 8" inches to create a repeat. The diamonds are white through the center with red designs on each end. The top corners of the coverlet have rows of small circles alternating with little squares with blue crosses in the center. The overall design of the coverlet is comprised of large circles or medallions that slightly cross over one another at the sides, top, and bottom. There is a small red circle located within the diamond created by these intersections. Within each large circle there is a large white rose located in the center with four small flowers set around it in each corner. On the reverse side of the coverlet, the blue field is comprised of red and white background with blue flowers, circles, and border elements. The design mirrors the obverse. The two layers are woven together at these points. |
Notes |
According to an old artifact card, this coverlet was made about 1797 by a weaver in Lexington, Kentucky, from wool spun and dyed by Mrs. Eleanor James of Pulaski County. |
Collection |
Mrs. John S. Cannon Collection |
People |
James, Mrs. Eleanor |
Subjects |
Bedrooms Beds Bedspreads Wool Weaving |
Search Terms |
Pulaski County (Ky.) Lexington (Ky.) Fayette County (Ky.) |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |