Name/Title

Coverlet

Entry/Object ID

2024.1.090

Description

Red, navy, green figured tied Beiderwand coverlet; two panels joined by a center seam; applied fringe on bottom; architectural border on three sides; fern wreath and floral cross motif with acorns centerfield pattern.

Collection

Brian McCarl Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2024.1

Source or Donor

McCarl Foundation

Acquisition Method

Donation

Credit Line

Gift of the McCarl Foundation.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Shalk, Jacob

Role

Weaver

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Tied Beiderwand

Warp

Average Warp Count

35

Warp Colors

Blue, Natural

Weft

Weft Count

40

Weft Colors

Green, Red, Navy, Natural

Notes

2:1 warp ratio

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Border inscription

Location

Repeats along bottom edge

Transcription

J.SHALK.P.H.

Material/Technique

Woven

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Intake number

Other Number

75

Dimensions

Width

77 in

Length

94 in

Dimension Notes

2-1/2 in fringe

Height

12 in

Width

10 in