Name/Title
CoverletEntry/Object ID
2024.1.010Description
Navy and natural figured double weave coverlet; two panels joined by a center seam; self-fringe on bottom edge only; shielded eagle border on three sides; lilies of france centerfield pattern with diamonds.Collection
Brian McCarl CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2024.1Source or Donor
McCarl FoundationAcquisition Method
DonationCredit Line
Gift of the McCarl Foundation.Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Stiff, JohnRole
WeaverDate made
1836Place
* Untyped Place
StillwaterCounty
Sussex CountyState/Province
New JerseyCountry
United States of AmericaWoven Textile Details
Weave Type
Double WeaveWarp
Average Warp Count
48Warp Colors
Natural, NavyWarp Materials
Cotton, WoolWeft
Weft Count
40Weft Colors
Natural, NavyWeft Materials
Cotton, WoolInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL,LRTranscription
DUTIL-/DY./CALVIN./STILL-/WATER/1836/J.STIFF/WEAVERMaterial/Technique
WovenType
Border inscriptionLocation
Top edge of borders on three sidesTranscription
LIBERTYMaterial/Technique
WovenOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
19.06.76.2
Number Type
Intake numberOther Number
92Dimensions
Width
72 inLength
80 inDimension Notes
4 in fringe on bottom Dimension Description
Pattern UnitHeight
9 inWidth
7-1/2 in