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Nine blocks of the Whig Rose pattern
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Coverlets, Cultural Objects

Whig Rose (black, white)

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

Wool, cotton

Specifications
  • Pattern: Whig Rose
  • Colors: black, white
  • Dimensions: 105 x 78 inches
  • Panels: two (39 inches wide) joined and hemmed by hand
  • Pattern is not matched between panels
Description

This is a dramatic example of the Whig Rose pattern woven in black and white.  The coverlet is in excellent condition with two panels that could have a matched pattern if one panel was turned.

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Overshot coverlet