Name/Title

Coverlet

Entry/Object ID

2024.1.084

Description

Red and denim blue figured tied Beiderwand coverlet; two panels joined by center seam, self-fringe on sides, and applied fringe on bottom, fern and double rose border on bottom, rose bud border on sides, tulip medallion on centerfield with foliage, with turkey corner block.

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

Oberly, Henry

Role

Weaver

Place

Town

Womelsdorf

County

Berks County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Tied Beiderwand 2:1

Warp

Warp Colors

Blue

Warp Materials

Cotton

Weft

Weft Colors

Blue, Red

Weft Materials

Cotton, Wool

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Transcription

MANUFACTURED.BY/HENRY.OBERLY/WOMELSDORF.PENN.

Material/Technique

Woven

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Intake number

Other Number

111

Dimensions

Width

79 in

Length

93-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

3 in fringe on sides, 4 in fringe on bottom

Dimension Description

Pattern Unit

Height

16 in

Width

13 in