Name/Title
CoverletEntry/Object ID
2024.1.047Description
Red, navy, and denim figured double weave coverlet; two panels joined by a center seam; self-fringe on three sides; floral border on sides; grapevine border on bottom; floral medallion centerfield pattern.
Jay A. Van Vleck was born in New York c. 1827. He is listed as a 23-year-old weaver in Gallipolis, Gallia County in the 1850 Census. He may be related to coverlet weaver Peter Van Fleck [sic], who also wove in Gallipolis.Collection
Brian McCarl CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2024.1Source or Donor
McCarl FoundationAcquisition Method
DonationCredit Line
Gift of the McCarl Foundation.Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Van Vleck, Jay A.Role
WeaverPlace
Town
GalliopolisCounty
Gallia CountyState/Province
OhioCountry
United States of AmericaWoven Textile Details
Weave Type
Double WeaveWarp
Average Warp Count
32Warp Colors
Navy, Blue, Red, NaturalWarp Materials
Cotton, WoolWeft
Weft Count
30Weft Colors
Navy, Blue, Red, NaturalWeft Materials
Cotton, WoolInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL,LRTranscription
MANUFACD/BY./JAY.A.VAN_/VLECK./GALLIPOLIS.OMaterial/Technique
WovenOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Intake numberOther Number
72Dimensions
Width
81 inLength
85 inDimension Notes
3 in fringe on sides, 2 1/2 in fringe on bottomDimension Description
Pattern UnitHeight
9-3/4 inWidth
8 in