Name/Title
CoverletEntry/Object ID
2008.1.004Description
double weave; navy and natural; two loom widths joined; centerfield with floral and bird motif; floral border on 3 sides; no fringe; 2 signature corner blocks.Collection
Foster and Muriel McCarl CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2008.1Source or Donor
McCarl, Foster & MurielAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
gift of Foster & Muriel McCarlMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Davidson, ArchibaldRole
WeaverManufacturer
Ithaca Carpet FactoryDate made
1842Place
Town
IthacaCounty
Tompkins CountyState/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaWoven Textile Details
Weave Type
Double WeaveWarp
Warp Colors
Navy, NaturalWarp Materials
Cotton, WoolWeft
Weft Colors
Navy, NaturalWeft Materials
Cotton, WoolInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
WOVEN/AT THE ITHACA/CARPET/FACTORY./BY/A. DAVIDSON./1842.Material/Technique
WovenOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Other NumberOther Number
McCarl No. 178Dimensions
Width
96-1/2 inLength
82-1/4 in