Name/Title
CoverletEntry/Object ID
2024.1.084Description
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 CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2024.1Source or Donor
McCarl FoundationAcquisition Method
DonationCredit Line
Gift of the McCarl Foundation.Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Oberly, HenryRole
WeaverPlace
Town
WomelsdorfCounty
Berks CountyState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaWoven Textile Details
Weave Type
Tied Beiderwand 2:1Warp
Warp Colors
BlueWarp Materials
CottonWeft
Weft Colors
Blue, RedWeft Materials
Cotton, WoolInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionTranscription
MANUFACTURED.BY/HENRY.OBERLY/WOMELSDORF.PENN.Material/Technique
WovenOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Intake numberOther Number
111Dimensions
Width
79 inLength
93-1/2 inDimension Notes
3 in fringe on sides, 4 in fringe on bottomDimension Description
Pattern UnitHeight
16 inWidth
13 in