Name/Title
CoverletEntry/Object ID
2024.1.102Description
Navy and natural figured Tied Beiderwand coverlet; two panels joined by a center seam; self-fringe on bottom only; narrow spread eagle border on sides; narrow rose border on bottom; four lilies and starburst centerfield pattern.Collection
Brian McCarl CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2024.1Source or Donor
McCarl FoundationAcquisition Method
DonationCredit Line
Gift of the McCarl Foundation.Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Porter, Colin C.Role
WeaverDate made
1846Place
County
Jefferson CountyState/Province
VirginiaCountry
United States of AmericaNotes
"Porters Factory"Woven Textile Details
Weave Type
Tied BeiderwandWarp
Average Warp Count
29Warp Colors
NaturalWarp Materials
CottonWeft
Weft Count
54Weft Colors
Navy, NaturalWeft Materials
Cotton, WoolNotes
2:1 warp ratioInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Border inscriptionLocation
Repeats along bottom edgeTranscription
PORTER.1846Material/Technique
WovenOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Intake numberOther Number
101Dimensions
Width
63-1/2 inLength
88-1/2 inDimension Notes
2 in fringe on bottomDimension Description
Pattern UnitHeight
7-1/2 inWidth
6 in