Hand weaving -- Appalachian Region, Southern;Coverlets -- Appalachian Region, Southern;
The use of both natural and commercially dyed yarns makes this a striking nineteenth century coverlet. Made by an unidentified weaver, the coverlet pattern is a variation of Catalpa Flower, a name likely derived from its resemblance, real or...
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;
This black and white image is a close-up of the weave pattern known as Governor’s Garden, also called Mountain Cucumber and St. Ann’s Robe. The back of this photograph is marked: "No.2, Governor's Garden, Franklin Co. Ala. Almost identical with...
A simple Patch pattern is the design name of this black and white image. The back of this photograph is marked: ""No.5, Doors and Windows, Floyd Co., Ga." In "The Book of Handwoven Coverlets", published in 1912 by Eliza Calvert Hall (1856-1935),...
The pattern name of this black and white image is Snowballs. The back of this photograph is marked: "6. Kentucky Snowballs, Knott Co., Ky." Coverlet pattern names were never standardized thus a variation in pattern name is quite common from state...
The pattern name of this black and white image is a variation of Tennessee Trouble. The back of this photograph is marked: "No.8. Spectacles, Madison Co., Ky. 'Missouri Trouble' in Kentucky but as that name goes with half a dozen different patterns...
The pattern name of this black and white image is Pine Cone Bloom, also called Pine Bloom and Pine Burr. The back of this photograph is marked: "No.11, Isle of Patmos, Union Co. Tenn. Pineburr-". Coverlet pattern names were never standardized thus...
The pattern name of this black and white image is Doors and Windows. The back of this photograph is marked: "No.13, Windows and Doors, Franklin Co. Va." Coverlet pattern names were never standardized thus a variation in pattern name is quite common...
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...
The pattern name of this black and white image is Sea Star. The back of this photograph is marked: "No.15, Sea Star, McDowell Co., N.C. Seven Star N.C." Frances Goodrich, founder of Allanstand Cottage Industries, collected the photograph. In “The...
The pattern name of this black and white image is Cross of Tennessee. The name may have derived from the manner in which a geometric cross radiates out eventually forming interlocking wheels. The back of this photograph is marked: "No.16, The...
The pattern name of this black and white image is a variation of Poor Man’s Damask and is similar to another pattern known as Queen’s Delight. The back of this photograph is marked: "No.17 Sugar Loaf, Union Co., Tenn. Probably previous to...
The pattern name of this black and white image is Sunrise or “No.22, "Sunrise" or "The Walls of Troy" Franklin Co., Va." The back of this photograph is actually marked: "No.23, 16 Snowballs, Franklin Co. Va." However, the unidentified transcriber...
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 -- 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...
The pattern name of this black and white image is Pine Cone Bloom also called Pine Bloom. The back of this photograph is marked: "No.32. Pine Bloom / Burr, Madison Co., Ky." The word "Burr" was added later, written above "Bloom”. Coverlet pattern...
