Name/Title
CoverletEntry/Object ID
2024.1.076Description
Red, Navy, and Green, Tied Biederwand Coverlet; full-loom width, seamless, self-fringe on sides, applied fringe on bottom, solid rose border on three sides, tulip medallions and little ferns in centerfield.Collection
Brian McCarl CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2024.1Source or Donor
McCarl FoundationAcquisition Method
DonationCredit Line
Gift of the McCarl Foundation.Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Meily, EmanuelRole
WeaverDate made
1843Place
County
Lebanon CountyState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaWoven Textile Details
Weave Type
Tied Beiderwand 2:1Warp
Warp Colors
Natural, BlueWarp Materials
CottonWeft
Weft Colors
Navy, Green, Red, NaturalWeft Materials
Cotton, WoolInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
EMANUEL/MEILY/LEBANON/1843/M.WEAVERMaterial/Technique
WovenOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Intake numberOther Number
115Dimensions
Width
85 inLength
95 inDimension Notes
2-1/2in fringe on sides
3-1/2in fringe on bottomDimension Description
Pattern UnitHeight
7-3/4 inWidth
8-1/4 in