Coverlet
- Date 1835
- Place of Origin Skjeggestad, Agder, Norway
- Creator Inger Marie Skjeggestad
Handoven wool coverlet in tavlebragd or monk’s belt technique made in two pieces and sewn together in the center. Has bands of small and large squares arranged to form square grids. Bands with squares are divided by bands with narrow colored stripes. Colors include brown, green, reddish orange, gold, white, and blue. Short ends are hemmed.
- Materials Wool
- Dimensions length: 67 inches; width: 45.5 inches
- Identifier / Source 2024.006.015 - Gift of Olivia Haaland in memory of Mari Knutsdatter Skjeggestad and Jaadan & Rolfsen Families