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Four squares of the Twenty-Five Snowballs coverlet
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Coverlets, Cultural Objects

Twenty-Five Snowballs Coverlet (navy, red, white)

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

Wool, cotton

Specifications
  • Pattern: Twenty-Five Snowballs
  • Colors: navy, red, white
  • Dimensions: 106  1/2  x 58 inches
  • Panels: two (29 inches wide) joined and hemmed by hand
  • Pattern is matched between panels
Description

The navy border gives this overshot coverlet a somber tone.  The weaver used red and white to set off the navy snowballs in the squares.  The coverlet has a small hole and fraying along one edge; otherwise, it is in good condition.

Keywords
overshot coverlet