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Mrs. G. F. Lewis Coverlet Patterns

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0162

  • Staff Only

This collection consists of eleven coverlet patterns, including Whig Rose, World's Wonders, Nothing Delight, Sixteen Snowballs, Mountain Cucumber, and Nine Chariot Wheels.

Dates

  • undated

Conditions Governing Access

Collections are stored offsite and must be requested in advance. See www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Conditions Governing Use

The UT Libraries claims only physical ownership of most material in the collections. Persons wishing to broadcast or publish this material must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants on www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet (1 oversize folder)

Abstract

This collection consists of eleven coverlet patterns, including Whig Rose, World's Wonders, Nothing Delight, Sixteen Snowballs, Mountain Cucumber, and Nine Chariot Wheels.

Biographical/Historical Note

These patterns (called drafts) were created by individual weavers to record the patterns they used to create particular coverlets. These drafts were passed from weaver to weaver and used for as long as the paper lasted. Weavers often recycled such paper as letters to make these drafts and sewed or pinned the pieces together to create the final pattern. When the paper became too worn to use, it was sewn onto cloth to reinforce it.

Arrangement

This collection consists of a single folder.

Acquisition Note

Mrs. G. F. Lewis donated these patterns to Special Collections on September 9, 1954. They were brought to the Library by Ben McClary.

Repository Details

Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository

Contact:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville TN 37996 USA
865-974-4480