Name/Title
CoverletEntry/Object ID
2024.1.061Description
Red, blue, green figured Beiderwand coverlet; two panels joined by a center seam; distelfink and tree border on three sides; applied fringe on bottom; self-fringe on sides; four roses & blossom 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
Gilbert, SamuelRole
WeaverDate made
1845Place
County
Montgomery CountyState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaWoven Textile Details
Weave Type
Tied BeiderwandWarp
Average Warp Count
31Warp Colors
Natural, BlueWarp Materials
CottonWeft
Weft Count
46Weft Colors
Navy, Red, Green, NaturalWeft Materials
Cotton, WoolNotes
2:1 warp ratioInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
SAMUEL/GILBERT/TRAPPE/MONTGOMRY/COUNTY/1845/SUSANNA.D./HUNSICKERMaterial/Technique
WovenOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Intake numberOther Number
7Dimensions
Width
80 inLength
87 inDimension Notes
3 in fringe on 3 sidesDimension Description
Pattern UnitHeight
7-3/4 inWidth
7-1/2 in