Pennsylvania coverlet by Benjamin Endy (attr.) for Nethan Haas, 1841, tied beiderwand

Woven Textile

-

Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet by Benjamin Endy (attr.) for Nethan Haas, 1841, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

2008.1.175

Description

Beiderwand; navy, red, green, natural; two loom widths joined; fringe on 3.5 sides; two corner blocks (inscription on bottom edge); corner blocks have 9 Greek cross spots; long sides have border of three rows of leaves and trees; floral centerfield

Collection

Foster and Muriel McCarl Collection

Category

Double roses

Acquisition

Accession

2008.1

Source or Donor

McCarl, Foster & Muriel

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

gift of Foster & Muriel McCarl

Made/Created

Artist Information

Attribution

Attributed to

Role

Weaver

Date made

1841

Place

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Notes

Woven for Nathan Haas

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Border inscription

Location

across bottom border 6 times

Transcription

NETHAN/HAAS/1841

Material/Technique

Woven

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Other Number

Other Number

McCarl No. 333

Dimensions

Width

92 in

Length

103 in

Material

Cotton, Wool