Name/Title
CoverletEntry/Object ID
2008.1.114Description
Beiderwand; red, navy, light blue, natural; two loom widths joined; fringe on 3 sides; border of grapevines on 2 lengths and border of distelfinks on bottom; centerfield has rosette clusters, flowers, and stars; two corner blocksCollection
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
Williams, John T.Role
WeaverDate made
1834Place
Town
MechanicsburgCounty
Cumberland CountyState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaWoven Textile Details
Weave Type
Tied Beiderwand 4:1Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
JOHN T./WILLI/AMS./MECHAN/ICKSBURG/PENNSYL/VANIA./1834.Material/Technique
WovenOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Other NumberOther Number
McCarl No. 279