Woven Doublecloth Coverlet with "Pine Tree" Border by Unknown Maker
Date1790-1830
OriginAmerica, Pennsylvania
MediumCotton and wool
(Cotton warp and weft; wool warp and weft)
DimensionsW: 70" L: 78"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1988.609.3
DescriptionThis is a double weave coverlet in dark indigo warp and weft and white cotton warp and weft threads woven in two loom widths that have been center seamed. The design consists of blocked center (each 3" square); one row has alternate solids and cruciform motifs; other row has solids alternating with rectangular motifs -- "tic-tac-toe" fashion. The wide border on three sides is in pattern known as "Pine Tree." Geometric motif forms corner blocks at foot corners only.Inscription(s)No inscriptionsMark(s)No marksProvenanceNo history of ownership prior to vendor's is known.Samuel Hippert
1836 (dated)
Simon Riegel
1867 (dated)
1840-1850
Late 18th-early 19th century
