Name/Title

Coverlet

Entry/Object ID

2024.1.018

Description

Navy and natural figured double weave coverlet; two panels joined by a center seam; self-fringe on bottom edge only; American Independence pattern with shielded eagle border.

Collection

Brian McCarl Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2024.1

Source or Donor

McCarl Foundation

Acquisition Method

Donation

Credit Line

Gift of the McCarl Foundation.

Made/Created

Date made

1830

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Double Weave

Warp

Average Warp Count

38

Warp Colors

Natural, Navy

Warp Materials

Cotton, Wool

Weft

Weft Count

34

Weft Colors

Navy, Natural

Weft Materials

Cotton, Wool

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL,LR

Transcription

AMERIC/AN.INDE/PENDEN/CE.DECL/ARED.JU/LY.4.1776/WOVE/IN1830/S.E.S.

Material/Technique

Woven

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Intake number

Other Number

105

Dimensions

Width

81 in

Length

89 in

Dimension Notes

3 in fringe on bottom

Dimension Description

Pattern Unit

Height

15 in

Width

10-1/2 in