The Storrar Coverlet

Description

Coverlet in red and yellow wool, woven in a double weave with a geometric design of birds, a chequered band and the date 1729 at each end. Formerly in the possession of the Storrar family of Nether Urquhart, Fife: probably made in Sweden.

Museum reference

K.2019.77

Collection

Fashion and Textiles

Object name

Coverlet, Bed cover

Production information

Unknown, Maker
Sweden, Northern Europe

Date

1729

Materials

Wool