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Coverlet

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Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1800-1840

GUSN

GUSN-29085

Description

T-shaped, blue wool, white cotton, reversible; overall geometric design of "Pumpkin Seed" pattern; overlay of diamond gridwork. Hemmed top and bottom; selvage edges.

Details

Descriptive Terms

coverlets
cotton (textile)
weaving
piecing
textiles
wool (textile)
geometric patterns
seed
fruit
Wool
Cotton
Pieced
Overshot
Geometric
Pumpkin Seed
Unidentified Textile
BEDSPREAD

Pattern

Pumpkin Seed

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

84 (W) (inches)

Accession Number

1920.385

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