Red rectangular coverlet with fringe on all sides, predominantly red with a grey background. The coverlet features a repeating pattern of clusters of four-pointed shapes with pointed petals radiating from a central circle. A similar but different design runs along the left and right sides. The coverlet is by Peter Leisey.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1838–40
- Medium:
- Wool and cotton; Biederwand weave, woven on a hand loom with a Jacquard attachment
- Culture:
- American
- Dimensions:
- 501 × 625 px
- Museum record:
- View original
Palette
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