Country Antrim Coverlet

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Maker:
Sarah Parks (nee Gault)
Date:
1920 - 1930

Double sided patchwork coverlet, with black velvet squares and squares on point set in red and gold cotton triangles on the front, and a frame patchwork design of rectangles of various colours of fabrics on the reverse. The coverlet is hand quilted with large running stitches, and also tie quilted with yellow and red ties which have formed bobbles on the top side of the coverlet. Made in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.

Country Antrim Coverlet