Name/Title

Coverlet

Entry/Object ID

2024.1.027

Description

Navy and natural figured Beiderwand coverlet; two panels joined by a center seam; fistelfink border on three sides; self-fringe on three sides; winding grape leaf center field pattern.

Collection

Brian McCarl Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2024.1

Source or Donor

McCarl Foundation

Acquisition Method

Donation

Credit Line

Gift of the McCarl Foundation.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Engel, George

Role

Weaver

Date made

1850

Place

State/Province

Ohio

Country

United States of America

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Tied Beiderwand 2:1

Warp

Average Warp Count

36

Warp Colors

Natural, Blue

Weft

Weft Count

48

Weft Colors

Navy, Natural

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

OHIO 1850/G.ENGEL/WEAVER

Material/Technique

Woven

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Morphy Auctions 35

Number Type

Intake number

Other Number

2

Dimensions

Width

78 in

Length

82-1/2 in

Dimension Description

Pattern unit

Height

9-1/2 in

Width

8-1/2 in