Coverlet
- Date 1800-1830
- Place of Origin West coast of Norway
- Creator Unknown
Woven with a linen warp and wool weft, though the black color may be horse hair. Woven in a pattern of crosses, diamonds, and eight-petal flowers in rutevev (square weave) with double interlock joins. A row of crosses and kjerringtenner (old woman’s teeth) on top and bottom borders.
- Materials Wool, linen, possibly horse hair
- Dimensions length: 51 inches; width: 65 inches
- Identifier / Source 1980.080.002 - Gift of Clara Asbjornson