Wholecloth stenciled coverlet

Unknown

ca. 1820–40 · Painted cotton · The American Wing

This one-layer coverlet is made of three lengths of white cotton fabric that are seamed together. Red, yellow, and green paints are stenciled on the surface M a pattern of nine medallions with a surrounding border of flowers, fruit, and birds.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1820–40

Medium

Painted cotton

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1944