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Coverlets, Cultural Objects

Twenty-Five Snowballs Coverlet (navy, gray)

People
Maker/Creator: Unknown
Date
1800s
Places
Floyd
Material/Medium

Wool, cotton

Specifications
  • Pattern: Twenty-Five Snowballs with Double Bow Knot border
  • Colors: navy, gray
  • Dimensions: 102 x 84 1/2 inches
  • Panels: three (28  1/4, 28, 28  1/4 inches wide) joined and hemmed by hand
  • Pattern well-matched between panels
Description

This navy and gray example of the Twenty-Five Snowballs coverlet pattern is a classic, from the color choice to the intricate border design.

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Overshot coverlet
Notes

This is one of two coverlets donated to the local “Angels in the Attic” thrift store in 2013. The only information was a “circa 1800s”note attached to the coverlet. An article about the coverlets was published in the May 23, 2013 Floyd Press but the donor did not come forward.