Coverlet 1850

textile, wool

pattern heavy

textile

wool

geometric pattern

repetitive shape and pattern

ethnic pattern

repetition of pattern

united-states

pattern repetition

layered pattern

funky pattern

combined pattern

repetitive pattern

"Coverlet" is a large woven textile created by Charles Wiand in 1850. The coverlet features a complex geometric pattern of stylized floral motifs in red, green, black, and white, creating a bold and visually captivating design. Wiand's use of color and pattern in this coverlet exemplifies the popular aesthetics of the mid-19th century. The coverlet is currently part of the Minneapolis Institute of Art's collection, showcasing its significance in American textile history.

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minneapolisinstituteofart about 1 year ago

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Pennsylvania weaver Charles Wiand lived and worked in Allentown and Trexlertown during the mid-1800s. Coverlets with a color scheme and design very similar to this one but with varying woven dates survive in other collections. Clearly, Wiand and his customers preferred this repeating floral and geometric design as well as the striking combination of blue, red, and green wool with white cotton yarns.