Woven overshot design in blue, red and white. White linen warp w/ red and blue wool weft. Pattern consists of red and white, and blue and white horizontal stripes w/ checkered and diaper patterns. .1 and .2 meant to be sewn together to form a single coverlet.
coverlets
linen (material)
wool (textile)
Linen
Wool
COVERLET
Coffin House (Newbury, Mass.),
Unknown
31.5 (W) (inches)
Gift of Margaret E.C. Merriam in memory of her mother Elizabeth Low Coffin Colman
1985.467.1
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