Name/Title
CoverletEntry/Object ID
2008.1.016Description
double weave; navy and natural; two loom widths joined; fringe on bottom; floral and star motif centerfield; repeating bird and tree border; the word michigan repeats on border; signature corner blocks in LL LRCollection
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
Van Doren, A.W.Role
WeaverDate made
1849Place
Town
AvonState/Province
MichiganCountry
United States of AmericaNotes
Woven for Electa McDonaldWoven Textile Details
Weave Type
Double WeaveWarp
Warp Colors
Natural, NavyWarp Materials
Cotton, WoolWeft
Weft Colors
Natural, NavyWeft Materials
Cotton, WoolInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
ELECTA/MC-/DONALD/A. W. VAN/DOREN./WEAVER/AVON./1849.Material/Technique
WovenType
Border inscriptionLocation
Repeats along all three bordersTranscription
MICHI-/GAN.Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Other NumberOther Number
McCarl No. 237Dimensions
Width
67 inLength
92-1/2 in