Name/Title
CoverletEntry/Object ID
2024.1.088Description
Red, navy, green figured tied Beiderwand coverlet; seamless; self-fringe on three sides; floral border on four sides; compass medallion 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
Schnell, JacobRole
WeaverDate made
1875Place
Town
Shrewsberry, YorkCounty
York CountyState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaWoven Textile Details
Weave Type
Tied Beiderwand 2:1Warp
Average Warp Count
31Warp Colors
Blue, NaturalWarp Materials
CottonWeft
Weft Count
46Weft Colors
Red, Green, Navy, NaturalWeft Materials
Cotton, WoolInscription/Signature/Marks
Location
UL,UR,LL,LRTranscription
MANUFACTURED./BY./JACOB SCHNELL./NEAR./SHREWSBERRY./YORK./COUNTY./P.A./1875Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Intake numberOther Number
40Dimensions
Width
88 inLength
88 inDimension Notes
3-1/2 in fringe on sides and 5-1/2 in fringe on bottomDimension Description
Pattern UnitHeight
11-1/4 inWidth
11 in