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Coverlet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The coverlet has a beige background with a red floral pattern. The coverlet is rectangular with a fringe around the edges. The center of the coverlet features a large square with a double-lined border. Inside the square are various red flowers and leaves in a repeating pattern on a beige background with small brown dots. Outside the square is a border with a floral pattern. The border on all four sides of the coverlet has a floral pattern with red flowers and leaves on a beige background. The title of the coverlet is "Coverlet" and the artist is not visually identifiable. The coverlet has a symmetrical design with identical patterns on the top, bottom, left, and right sides. The coverlet appears to have a dense weave. The coverlet has a classic and traditional design. The dominant colors are beige and red. The coverlet has a simple double-lined square in the center. The coverlet has small text at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
1844
Medium
Wool, cotton, woven
Culture
American
Dimensions
491 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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