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Coverlet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Coverlet by the artist features a rectangular textile with frayed edges on all sides. The textile's background color is predominantly dark blue. It has repeating red designs of animals, likely deer or horses, standing on their hind legs, surrounded by foliage. The animals and foliage are arranged in rows of 12. A border of similar red designs frames the perimeter. The overall pattern is symmetrical.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1840–50
Medium:
Wool, woven
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
526 × 625 px
Museum record:
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