Name/Title
CoverletEntry/Object ID
2024.1.004Description
Red, navy, green figured Beiderwand coverlet; two panels joined by center seam; self-fringe on bottom; lily border on top and bottom; distelfink border on sides; architectural corner block; compass rose & four flowers 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
Craig familyAttribution
Attributed toRole
WeaverDate made
1850Place
County
Decatur CountyState/Province
IndianaCountry
United States of AmericaWoven Textile Details
Weave Type
Tied BeiderwandWarp
Average Warp Count
30Warp Colors
Blue, NaturalWarp Materials
CottonWeft
Weft Count
40Weft Colors
Natural, Navy, Red, GreenWeft Materials
Cotton, WoolNotes
2:1 warp ratioInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LR, UL, URTranscription
1850Material/Technique
WovenOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Intake numberOther Number
36Dimensions
Width
77 inLength
88-1/2 inDimension Description
Pattern UnitHeight
7 inWidth
7 in