Name/Title
CoverletEntry/Object ID
2024.1.034Description
Navy and natural figured Beiderwand coverlet; seamless; self-fringe on three sides; floral and grapevine double side borders; eagle and floral double top and bottom border; floral urn 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
Lichty, BenjaminRole
WeaverPlace
County
Lancaster CountyState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaWoven Textile Details
Weave Type
Tied BeiderwandWarp
Average Warp Count
33Warp Colors
Blue, NaturalWarp Materials
CottonWeft
Weft Count
40Weft Colors
Navy, NaturalWeft Materials
Cotton, WoolNotes
2:1 warp ratio, pattern warp some blue, some naturalInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Border inscriptionLocation
repeats twice on bottom borderTranscription
B.LICHTY. NEWBERLIN O.Material/Technique
WovenOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Intake numberOther Number
29Dimensions
Width
72-1/4 inLength
81-1/2 inDimension Notes
2 in fringe on sides, 2-1/2 in fringe on bottomDimension Description
Pattern UnitHeight
22-1/2 inWidth
17-1/2 in