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All cream colored coverlet
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Coverlets, Cultural Objects

Overshot coverlet (cream)

People
Maker/Creator: Unknown
Date
Unknown
Places
Floyd County
Material/Medium

Cotton

Specifications
  • Pattern: undetermined as yet
  • Colors: cream
  • Dimensions: 102 x 78 inches
  • Panels: two (39 inches wide) joined by hand
  • Pattern is not matched between panels
Description

This coverlet features a pattern woven in vertical bands of cream-colored thread. It was formed from two woven panels and is the only one in the collection woven from only one color. The coverlet is in poor condition with tears and discolored sections.

Keywords
coverlet
Notes

This was one of the earliest donations to Old Church Gallery. No donor records have been located.

 

One small hole (shown at left) was mended by filling it with wool and teasing it in place.