The pattern name of this black and white image is 16 Squares. This depiction is similar to a variation of Queen’s Patch. The back of this photograph is marked: "No.26. 16 Squares, Franklin Co., Ala.” Coverlet pattern names were never standardized…
This close-up image of a plaid bedcover is in a weave pattern known as Birdseye Twill. The pattern name evolved from the small figure or design that resembles a bird’s eye. The back of this photograph is marked: "No.27. Birdseye, Allegany Co., Md, 8…
This black and white close-up of a check bedcover is in a weave pattern known as Birdseye Twill. The pattern name evolved from the small figure or design that resembles a bird’s eye. The photograph is marked on the back as: "No.28, from Mountains,…
The pattern name of this black and white image is Granite State, also known as Doors and Windows No. 2. The back of this photograph is marked: "No.29. Granite State, Swungey [?], Cheshin Co., N.H." The words ‘Swungey’ and ‘Cheshin’ are likely…
The pattern name of this black and white image is Double Muscadine Hull. The name is likely derived for a fondness of or a real or imagined resemblance to the muscadine grape, Vitis rotundifolia, native to the southeastern United States. The back of…
The pattern name of this black and white image is Mosaics. The back of this photograph is marked: "No.31. Mosaics, Worcester Co., Mass." The source of the name Mosaics is unknown. Frances Goodrich, founder of Allanstand Cottage Industries, collected…
The pattern name of this black and white image is Pine Cone Bloom also called Pine Bloom. The back of this photograph is marked: "No.32. Pine Bloom / Burr, Madison Co., Ky." The word "Burr" was added later, written above "Bloom”. Coverlet pattern…
The pattern name of this color image is a variation of Lover’s Knot. The back of this photograph is marked: "McDowell Co., N.C. Owned by Mon MEMolms [hand writing unclear, could be Mr.MEWoms], School for the Deaf Morganton, N.C." The source of the…
The pattern name of this black and white image is Double Bow Knot and Table. The back of this photograph is marked: "No.34. Double Bow Knot, Saylerville, R.I." The Double Bow Knot pattern derives its name from the half bows that join in the middle…
This is a promotional brochure produced for a 1988 traveling exhibit about the revival of coverlet weaving in Appalachia in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The exhibit was organized and sponsored by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition…