Antique 1850s American Overshot Coverlet Star And Table Kings Flower Variation For Sale

Antique (1850s) American Overshot Coverlet - Star And Table // Kings Flower Variation. Beautiful. Likely dating back to the 19th century. This is a classic example of overshot weaving. This technique uses a plain-weave background fabric with a supplementary wool pattern yarn that "shoots over" the background to create the prominent colorful designs. Distinct vertical panels have been hand-stitched together down the center. Early American home looms were typically narrow, requiring weavers to produce two separate panels and sew them together side-by-side to make a piece wide enough for a bed. Discoloration to top edge. Some staining throughout. Some loss present. Found in as-is condition in Pennsylvania. Bedpost Cutout // Corner Cutouts. Middle Seam. Reversible. Textile utilizes a traditional three-color palette consisting of brick red - usually dyed with madder or cochineal, dark indigo blue, and natural cream. Features a repeating geometric block layout variation designs like Star And Table or Kings Flower which were highly popular among Pennsylvania German and Appalachian weavers. Measurements : 98" x 90"Price Includes Shipping.