Name/Title

Coverlet

Entry/Object ID

2009.1.001

Description

handwoven possibly in a Tied Beiderwand style using bands of dark blue, light green and red; blue and red bans are about 6" wide with the green about 2" wide; two separate pieces joined together with a center seam; center field has suns or sunbursts and a rosette with flowers patterns; border consists of double row of stars with four flowers at each corner; two signature corner blocks at one end that have "Julian Miller, 1843";

Collection

Saint Vincent Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2009.1

Source or Donor

Miller, John

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

gift of Msgr. John Miller

Made/Created

Date made

1843

Notes

It is unclear whether Julian Miller is the weaver or the client.

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Tied Beiderwand

Notes

2:1

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

JULIAN.MILLER.1843

Dimensions

Width

78-1/2 in

Length

93-1/2 in

Material

Cotton, Wool