Tyler Coverlet c. 1940

"Tyler Coverlet" is a design for a coverlet by Arthur G. Merkley from around 1940. The design features a repeating pattern of stylized trees, flowers, and geometric motifs in white against a dark blue background. The bottom section of the design includes a fence and a bird, referencing traditional American folk art motifs. This piece represents the continued influence of American quilt and textile design traditions in the mid-20th century.