Coverlet

Woven Textile

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Coverlet

Entry/Object ID

2008.1.218

Description

Figured true Beiderwand coverlet; red, blue, green wool pattern weft and natural (undyed) cotton ground cloth. Seamless. Applied fringe on three sides. Side and bottom borders have scroll-like and honeycomb patterns with flowers and leaves; floral and foliate centerfield with sunburst in large center circle.

Collection

Foster and Muriel McCarl Collection

Category

Center medallion

Acquisition

Accession

2008.1

Source or Donor

McCarl, Foster & Muriel

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

gift of Foster & Muriel McCarl

Made/Created

Date made

1830 - 1870

Place

Country

United States of America

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

True Beiderwand 4:1

Warp

Average Warp Count

40

Warp Colors

Natural

Warp Materials

Cotton

Weft

Weft Count

38

Weft Colors

Natural, Navy, Red, Green

Weft Materials

Cotton, Wool

Notes

3-1/2 inch applied fringe on three sides.

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Other Number

Other Number

McCarl No. 3

Dimensions

Width

77 in

Length

91 in

Dimension Notes

3-1/2 inch fringe