Figured and Fancy Coverlet
Figured and Fancy Coverlet
Artist
Samuel Butterfield
(English, born 1792)
Place of OriginUnited States
Date1837
Dimensions86 1/4 × 68 in. (219.1 × 172.7 cm)
Mediumwool and cotton; most likely indigo dye
ClassificationTextiles and Fiber
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1918.52
Not on View
DescriptionThis work is a double cloth woven with wool and cotton yarn. A double cloth is a textile woven with two sets of warps and wefts that are arranged so only one set is seen on each side, allowing for a double-faced design in different colors. The coverlet likely had fringe that has been lost or removed at some point
Early to Late 15th century
![Riscos y oro, 2 [Crags and gold, 2]](/internal/media/dispatcher/58668/thumbnail)
late 18th century
20th century
First Half 17th century (Shah Jehan Period, 1627-1658)
c. 1850
mid 18th century
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