Name/Title
CoverletEntry/Object ID
2024.1.011Description
Navy and natural figured double weave coverlet; two panels joined by a center seam; leaf border pattern on three sides; self-fringe on bottom; floral medallion 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
Van Nortwic, ChristianRole
WeaverDate made
1842Place
Town
AsburyCounty
Warren CountyState/Province
New JerseyCountry
United States of AmericaWoven Textile Details
Weave Type
Double WeaveWarp
Average Warp Count
42Warp Colors
Natural, NavyWarp Materials
Cotton, WoolWeft
Weft Count
36Weft Colors
Natural, NavyWeft Materials
Cotton, WoolInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
HANNAH/L/YOUNG/ASBURY/1842. C.VAN/NORTWIC/FANCY./WEAVER.Material/Technique
WovenType
Border inscriptionLocation
Repeats along top edge of bottom borderTranscription
LIBERTYMaterial/Technique
WovenOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Intake numberOther Number
14Dimensions
Width
81-1/2 inLength
83-1/2 inDimension Notes
3 1/2 in fringe on bottomDimension Description
Pattern UnitHeight
10-1/2 inWidth
8-1/4 in