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Double Chariot Wheels coverlet in navy and gray
Coverlets, Cultural Objects

Double Chariot Wheels Coverlet (navy, gray)

People
Associated Person: Margaret Harman
Date
Unknown
Places
Topeco
Material/Medium

Wool, cotton

Specifications
  • Pattern: Double Chariot Wheels
  • Colors: navy, gray
  • Dimensions: 91 x 58 inches
  • Panels: two (29 inches wide) joined and hemmed by hand
Description

This navy and gray overshot coverlet is the only one in our collection woven using the Double Chariot Wheels pattern. It is in poor condition with significant damage (fading, holes, wear) to roughly half of the coverlet’s area.

Keywords
Overshot coverlet
Bio Sketch

While the maker is unknown, this coverlet is one of five from the C.W. and Margaret Harman family.

Margaret and C.W. Harman were both descended from Jacob Harman (1769-1848) & Christina Mock Harman (1769-1839). Margaret Edna Harman Harman was d/o John T. s/o Gordon B. s/o Christopher C. s/o Benjamin s/o Jacob Harman. Charles Wesley “C.W.” Harman was s/o Olin W. s/o Arthur T. s/o Dennis s/o Jacob, Jr., s/o Jacob Harman.