Indiana coverlet by Daniel Fisher for B. Bincent, 1852-3, tied beiderwand
Entry/Object ID
2024.1.005
Description
Red, navy figured tied Beiderwand coverlet; two panels joined by a center seam; self-fringe on three sides; floral border on three sides. Centerfield pattern of doubled flower and clover hex motifs.
Collection
Brian McCarl Collection
Acquisition
Accession
2024.1
Source or Donor
McCarl Foundation
Acquisition Method
Donation
Credit Line
Gift of the McCarl Foundation.
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Fisher, Daniel
Role
Weaver
Date made
1852 - 1853
Place
Town
South Bend
County
St. Joseph County
State/Province
Indiana
Country
United States of America
Woven Textile Details
Weave Type
Tied Beiderwand 2:1, Tied Beiderwand
Warp
Average Warp Count
33
Warp Colors
Blue, Natural
Warp Materials
Cotton
Weft
Weft Count
35
Weft Colors
Red, Navy
Weft Materials
Cotton, Wool
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscription
Location
LL
Transcription
DANIEL/FISHER/SOUTH/BEND/B.BINCENT./1853
Type
Cornerblock inscription
Location
LR
Transcription
DANIEL/FISHER/SOUTH/BEND/B.BINCENT./1852
Material/Technique
Woven
Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Intake number
Other Number
89
Dimensions
Width
73 in
Length
87-1/2 in
Dimension Notes
2-1/2 in fringe on sides, 2-1/4 in fringe on bottom
