Coverlet sample

Name/Title

Coverlet sample

Entry/Object ID

2024.1.055

Description

Light green, dark green, and gold/brown figured tied Beiderwand coverlet; crib size; applied border on three sides; floral border on sides and top. no border on bottom (fringe attached incorrectly); double leaf and swag centerfield pattern.

Collection

Brian McCarl Collection

Category

Crib size/Sample

Acquisition

Accession

2024.1

Source or Donor

McCarl Foundation

Acquisition Method

Donation

Credit Line

Gift of the McCarl Foundation.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Cleever, John

Role

Weaver

Date made

1843

Place

Town

Easton

County

Northampton County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Tied Beiderwand

Warp

Average Warp Count

33

Warp Colors

Blue, Natural

Weft

Weft Count

32

Weft Colors

Green, Natural, Brown

Notes

2:1 warp ratio; colors same three shades of green

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

UL, UR

Transcription

MADE.BY/J.CLEEVER/EASTON/1843

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Garth's 175

Number Type

Intake number

Other Number

48

Dimensions

Width

37-1/2 in

Length

37-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

3 in fringe on three sides; irregular size pattern unit