Counterpane, Bolton type

Unknown

ca. 1800–1830 · Cotton, woven · The American Wing

This hand-loom-woven white cotton bed cover was made in one piece. The design is picked out in raised loops of heavy cotton weft threads. The heavy pattern wefts are in a 1:3 proportion to the lighter-weight main wefts. The central design is crossed keys, and there are surrounding borders of tulips, flowers in pots, and zigzags.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1800–1830

Medium

Cotton, woven

Culture

British, probably

Department

The American Wing

Credit line

Bequest of Maria P. James, 1911