Name/Title

Coverlet

Entry/Object ID

2008.1.260

Description

Beiderwand; navy, blue, red, natural; two loom widths joined ; fringe on 3 sides; 2 corner blocks with inscription and silhouette of eagle; floral border; centerfield contains rows of octagonal floral medallions, strips of color

Collection

Foster and Muriel McCarl Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2008.1

Source or Donor

McCarl, Foster & Muriel

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

gift of Foster & Muriel McCarl

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Rottman, Gotlieb

Role

Weaver

Date made

1830 - 1860

Notes

Pennsylvania was listed on McCarl sheet, but weaver was based in Ohio.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription, Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

G.ROTTMAN

Material/Technique

Woven

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Other Number

Other Number

McCarl No. 307

Dimensions

Width

64 in

Length

86 in

Material

Cotton, Wool