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Metadata
Collection |
Textiles-Coverlets |
Catalog Number |
XC.06.01 |
Object Name |
Coverlet |
Date |
1855 |
Creator |
Gilbert, Samuel entered Gilbert, Samuel |
Place of Origin |
Trappe, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania |
Material |
Cotton, Wool |
Dimensions |
W-84 L-87 inches |
Description |
This figured and fancy coverlet is comprised of two woven panels handstitched together, made using natural cotton and red, green and blue wool. The predominate motif is a repeated floral and star pattern. There is a 8.00" wide rose motif border on the right, left and bottom edge. There is 3.50" long wool fringe on the same three sides, the right and left edge have self-fringe, while there bottom has applied fringe. At each lower corner there is a 8.125" x 8.750" cornerstone which both read: "SAMUEL GILBERT TRAPPE MONTGOMERY COUNTY. 1855. WILLIMINA KEYSER |
Provenance |
Made by Samuel Gilbert, a weaver believed to be based in Trappe, Montgomery County. This coverlet was made for Willimina Keyser, but there is no additional information about her. |
Cataloged by |
C.Harvey |
Search Terms |
Gilbert, Samuel Keyser, Willimina Trappe Montgomery County Coverlet Woven Jacquard Cornerstone Figured and Fancy |