Name/Title
CoverletEntry/Object ID
2008.1.082Description
red, green, navy, blue; border on 4 sides; fringe on 3 sides; large swirls; center has large star medallions, grape vines, and inscription. Self-fringe on three sides. Seamless.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
Miller, UmbrosRole
WeaverDate made
1840 - 1860Place
County
Blair CountyState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaWoven Textile Details
Weave Type
Tied Beiderwand 3:1Warp
Warp Colors
NavyWarp Materials
Cotton, WoolWeft
Weft Colors
Navy, Red, GreenWeft Materials
Cotton, WoolInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionLocation
Outer corners of center medallionTranscription
"Umbros:/Miller./Blair/Ct."Material/Technique
WovenOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Other NumberOther Number
McCarl No. 93Dimensions
Width
86 inLength
78 inDimension Notes
3in fringe on sides
1-1/2in fringe on bottom