Name/Title

Coverlet

Entry/Object ID

2024.1.021

Description

Navy and natural figured double weave coverlet; two panels joined by a center seam; no fringe; shielded eagle border on bottom; tiger border on sides; abstract medallion centerfield pattern. Several weaving errors

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

Date made

1834

Place

Town

Benton

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Double Weave

Warp

Average Warp Count

46

Warp Colors

Navy, Natural

Warp Materials

Cotton, Wool

Weft

Weft Count

48

Weft Colors

Navy, Natural

Weft Materials

Cotton, Wool

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL,LR

Transcription

MARY/WHITA/KER/BENTON/NY.1834

Material/Technique

Woven

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Intake number

Other Number

74

Dimensions

Width

74 in

Length

89 in

Dimension Description

Pattern Unit

Height

7-1/4 in

Width

7-3/4 in