Coverlet

black and white; reversible; overall patterning with wide band on two sides of vases, trees and large birds and dogs; central band with groups of four birds and flowers; two bands with large floral medallions; roses in squares at each corner; chickens, birds and floral motifs; no fringe on one side; fringe tied into tassels on two sides; four oval medallions woven with text and dates: "Sarah Durie / May 14. 1837"