Compass Work Coverlet in Blue and White

One last coverlet!  I think this pattern is known as Compass Work.  This pattern is also sometimes called Patriot's Knot or Young Lover's Knot.  Although it's a circular motif, it's different from the Whig Rose patterns I shared earlier.

I'd be surprised if this one really does date back to the mid-1800s. It feels much softer, more like the 1940s coverlets.  But maybe ...?

I love the stripe along the border, but this appears on 1 side only. 

This shot also shows the front side contrasted with the back where the positive and negative values are reversed.  It's subtle in this pattern, but it's there.

 

It has a center seam about 1/3 from one side, but it's not in the center.

Also there's a spot where the blue yarns fell away.  This spot is immediately noticeable when I spread it out.  The seller failed to mention this in the ebay listing, but, oh well.  The rest of it is in remarkable shape, and this is only really visible on 1 side of the coverlet.

 

Here's a closeup of the damaged spot.

 

 

The damaged spot from the flip side, where is is not quite as noticeable.

 

 

Here is the damaged compass, next to a normal one.  You can see the broken blue pattern threads, and the missing middle values in the center cross.

 

Detail shot of a compass.

 

 

  The reverse side of a compass wheel in this coverlet.

 

Here's the pattern draft, if you wanted to weave this one.

I think I'm done buying antique coverlets and quilts for a while now.  I'm running out of room for storage and display spaces!  

From the original eBay listing:

Antique Jacquard Wool Coverlet Blue & White Bedcover 96"x 80” EX Condition

Found here on Long Island, this blue & white Jacquard coverlet is about 96 by 80 inches.

Dates to the mid 1800s.

It is in excellent condition. I had it dry cleaned.

No rips, holes or discoloration. 

Item specifics

Condition:  Pre-owned:

Seller Notes:“Excellent Condition”

Pattern: Jacquard

Shape:Rectangular

Size:Double

Fill Material:none

Color:Blue and White

Product:Woven Loomed Coverlet

Material:Wool and Cotton

Set Includes: Coverlet

Item Length:100 in

Brand:Unbranded

Type:Coverlet

Care Instructions:

Dry Clean Only

Style: Antique

Production Technique:Woven

Handmade:Yes

Item Width: 80 In