Name/Title
CoverletEntry/Object ID
2024.1.021Description
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 errorsCollection
Brian McCarl CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2024.1Source or Donor
McCarl FoundationAcquisition Method
DonationCredit Line
Gift of the McCarl Foundation.Made/Created
Date made
1834Place
Town
BentonState/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaWoven Textile Details
Weave Type
Double WeaveWarp
Average Warp Count
46Warp Colors
Navy, NaturalWarp Materials
Cotton, WoolWeft
Weft Count
48Weft Colors
Navy, NaturalWeft Materials
Cotton, WoolInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL,LRTranscription
MARY/WHITA/KER/BENTON/NY.1834Material/Technique
WovenOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Intake numberOther Number
74Dimensions
Width
74 inLength
89 inDimension Description
Pattern UnitHeight
7-1/4 inWidth
7-3/4 in