Name/Title
CoverletEntry/Object ID
2008.1.242Description
Red, green, and natural figured tied Beiderwand coverlet; two panels joined by a center seam; self-fringe on three sides, applied fringe on bottom. Border of flowers and leaves; centerfield contains rows of geometric floral and star medallions.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
Hoover, AndrewRole
WeaverDate made
1845Place
State/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaNotes
Woven for M. UhrichWoven Textile Details
Weave Type
Tied Beiderwand 2:1Warp
Warp Colors
NaturalWarp Materials
CottonWeft
Weft Colors
Red, Green, NaturalWeft Materials
Cotton, WoolInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
ANDREW./HOOVER.W./HAN-R./1845/M.UHRICHMaterial/Technique
WovenOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Other NumberOther Number
McCarl No. 135Dimensions
Width
87 inLength
95 inDimension Notes
3 in fringe on sides, 4 in fringe on bottomDimension Description
Pattern UnitHeight
7-3/4 inWidth
8 in