Coverlets -- United States; Hand weaving -- United States; Weaving -- United States
The pattern name of this black and white image is a variation of Original Governor’s Garden with threading mistakes evident. The back of this photograph is marked: "No.1, Weaver's choice, Benton Co., Ark." Coverlet pattern names were never...
Coverlets -- United States; Hand weaving -- United States; Weaving -- United States;
The pattern name of this black and white image is Lover’s Knot with a Pine Tree Border. The back of this photograph is marked: “No.18 Lover's Knot, Somerset Co. Pa. Double woven." The source of the name Lover’s Knot is unknown. A double woven...
Coverlets -- United States; Hand weaving -- United States; Weaving -- United States;
The pattern name of this black and white image is Irish Chain. The back of this photograph is marked: "No.21, Irish Chain No.1, Somerset Co., Pa. Double woven." A double woven textile uses two complete sets of warp and weft that interlace. Double...
Coverlets -- United States; Hand weaving -- United States; Weaving -- United States;
The pattern name of this black and white image is Irish Chain. A variation of the name is Star and Rose with Pine Tree Border. The back of this photograph is marked: "No.21 1/2, Irish Chain No.2, Somerset Co., Pa. Double woven." A double woven...
Coverlets -- United States; Hand weaving -- United States; Weaving -- United States;
This black and white image shows a variation of a weave pattern known as Cat Tracks and Snail Trail, identified here by the name Old Roads. The circles are said to resemble a cat’s paw, or snowball, while the diagonal undulating lines resemble...
Coverlets -- United States; Hand weaving -- United States; Weaving -- United States
This color image is a close-up of a weave pattern known as Catalpa Flower, a name likely derived from its resemblance, real or imagined, to the flower of the Catalpa, or Catawba, tree that is native to the southern region of the United States. See...
Coverlets -- United States; Hand weaving -- United States; Weaving -- United States;
The pattern name of this black and white image is 16 Squares. This depiction is similar to a variation of Queen’s Patch. The back of this photograph is marked: "No.26. 16 Squares, Franklin Co., Ala.” Coverlet pattern names were never...
Coverlets -- United States; Hand weaving -- United States; Weaving -- United States;
This close-up image of a plaid bedcover is in a weave pattern known as Birdseye Twill. The pattern name evolved from the small figure or design that resembles a bird’s eye. The back of this photograph is marked: "No.27. Birdseye, Allegany Co.,...
Coverlets -- United States; Hand weaving -- United States; Weaving -- United States;
This black and white close-up of a check bedcover is in a weave pattern known as Birdseye Twill. The pattern name evolved from the small figure or design that resembles a bird’s eye. The photograph is marked on the back as: "No.28, from...
Coverlets -- United States; Hand weaving -- United States; Weaving -- United States;
The pattern name of this black and white image is Double Muscadine Hull. The name is likely derived for a fondness of or a real or imagined resemblance to the muscadine grape, Vitis rotundifolia, native to the southeastern United States. The back...
Coverlets -- United States; Hand weaving -- United States; Weaving -- United States;
The pattern name of this black and white image is Mosaics. The back of this photograph is marked: "No.31. Mosaics, Worcester Co., Mass." The source of the name Mosaics is unknown. Frances Goodrich, founder of Allanstand Cottage Industries,...
Coverlets -- United States; Hand weaving -- United States; Weaving -- United States;
The pattern name of this black and white image is Double Bow Knot and Table. The back of this photograph is marked: "No.34. Double Bow Knot, Saylerville, R.I." The Double Bow Knot pattern derives its name from the half bows that join in the middle...
Coverlets -- United States; Hand weaving -- United States; Weaving -- Appalachian Region, Southern;
The pattern name of this black and white image is Granite State, also known as Doors and Windows No. 2. The back of this photograph is marked: "No.29. Granite State, Swungey [?], Cheshin Co., N.H." The words ‘Swungey’ and ‘Cheshin’ are...
Weavers in the Appalachian area worked on their own and often made the tools that they needed from regional materials. During the Craft Revival years, teachers like Clementine Douglas put them in touch with companies and outside resources to...
Weavers in the Appalachian area worked on their own and often made the tools that they needed from regional materials. During the Craft Revival years, teachers like Clementine Douglas put them in touch with companies and outside resources to...
Weavers in the Appalachian area worked on their own and often made the tools that they needed from regional materials. During the Craft Revival years, teachers like Clementine Douglas put them in touch with companies and outside resources to...
Weavers in the Appalachian area worked on their own and often made the tools that they needed from regional materials. During the Craft Revival years, teachers like Clementine Douglas put them in touch with companies and outside resources to...
Weavers in the Appalachian area worked on their own and often made the tools that they needed from regional materials. During the Craft Revival years, teachers like Clementine Douglas put them in touch with companies and outside resources to...
Weavers in the Appalachian area worked on their own and often made the tools that they needed from regional materials. During the Craft Revival years, teachers like Clementine Douglas put them in touch with companies and outside resources to...
Weavers in the Appalachian area worked on their own and often made the tools that they needed from regional materials. During the Craft Revival years, teachers like Clementine Douglas put them in touch with companies and outside resources to...
