Name/Title
CoverletEntry/Object ID
2024.1.063Description
Red, navy, green figured Tied Beiderwand coverlet; two panels joined by a center seam; applied fringe on three sides; double flower border on three sides; double leaf centerfield pattern with modified checkerboard.Collection
Brian McCarl CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2024.1Source or Donor
McCarl FoundationAcquisition Method
DonationCredit Line
Gift of the McCarl Foundation.Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Hamelton, JohnRole
WeaverDate made
1840Place
Township
Jackson TownshipCounty
Northumberland CountyState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaWoven Textile Details
Weave Type
Tied Beiderwand 2:1Warp
Average Warp Count
30Warp Colors
Natural, BlueWarp Materials
CottonWeft
Weft Count
46Weft Colors
Red, Navy, Green, NaturalWeft Materials
Cotton, WoolInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL,LRTranscription
JOHN.HAM/ELTON/JACKSON.T/NORTHUM/BERLAND/COUNTY/1840.P.A.NMaterial/Technique
WovenNotes
Inconsistently backward "N"Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Intake numberOther Number
96Dimensions
Width
80 inLength
90 inDimension Notes
2-1/2 in fringe on sidesDimension Description
Pattern UnitHeight
7-3/4 inWidth
8-1/4 in