Name/Title
CoverletEntry/Object ID
2024.1.079Description
Red and natural figured Tied Beiderwand coverlet; seamless; applied fringe on bottom; self-fringe on sides; scrollwork border on three sides. Floral center medallion pattern with 8-point star in circle at center.Collection
Brian McCarl CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2024.1Source or Donor
McCarl FoundationAcquisition Method
DonationCredit Line
Gift of the McCarl Foundation.Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Morgan, William SmileyRole
WeaverDate made
1872Place
Township
Jenner Twp.County
Somerset CountyState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaWoven Textile Details
Weave Type
Tied Beiderwand 3:1Warp
Average Warp Count
30Warp Colors
Natural, BlueWarp Materials
CottonWeft
Weft Count
38Weft Colors
Natural, RedWeft Materials
Cotton, WoolNotes
3:1 symmetricInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionLocation
Each corner of centerfieldTranscription
Wm.S./MORGAN./SOMERSET/CO.1872Material/Technique
WovenOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Intake numberOther Number
95Dimensions
Width
80-1/2 inLength
77 inDimension Notes
2 in fringe on three sides