Printed Bible Coverlet
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- Maker:
- UNKNOWN
- Date:
- 1890 - 1900
Coverlet made from printed cotton pieces containing bible quotes and images. The central piece features an image of Moses and the Brazen Serpent. It is edged with a printed cotton border motif, and is backed with a pink and white striped brushed cotton.
The coverlet contains religious printed blocks that were the work of Robert Mimpress, a Victorian Evangelist. His aim was to use every day domestic textiles to communicate a devout religious message to its user. He devoted a large portion of his time to designing a series of different blocks. After his death in 1876, his widow continued his work and sold the designs as sets of blocks or ready made up quilts.
