Name/Title
CoverletEntry/Object ID
2024.1.056Description
Red and green figured Tied Beiderwand coverlet; seamless; self-fringe on three sides; bouquet border on three sides; patchwork centerfield pattern with blocks of four lilies, stars & clover, sunburst in a block, and quilt patch.Collection
Brian McCarl CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2024.1Source or Donor
McCarl FoundationAcquisition Method
DonationCredit Line
Gift of the McCarl Foundation.Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Eichman, MichaelRole
WeaverDate made
1842Place
County
Juniata CountyState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaWoven Textile Details
Weave Type
Tied Beiderwand 2:1Warp
Average Warp Count
30Warp Colors
Blue, NaturalWarp Materials
CottonWeft
Weft Count
37Weft Colors
Red, Green, NaturalWeft Materials
Cotton, WoolNotes
Blanket stitched top hem in two different yarns.Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL,LRTranscription
MICHAEL/EICHMAN/JUNEATA/CO.PENN/1842Notes
Eichman is possibly worn/possibly misspelled.Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Intake numberOther Number
100Dimensions
Width
77 inLength
90 inDimension Notes
3in fringe on three sidesDimension Description
Pattern UnitHeight
8 inWidth
7-1/2 in