Name/Title
CoverletEntry/Object ID
2008.1.287Description
Double weave; navy, natural; two loom widths joined; fringe on bottom edge only; two corner blocks with a flower in the square and text on the outside of the square; bottom border contains flowers and leaves; side borders have leaves, flowers, small birds, and at the middle a circular medallion; centerfield contains birds and flowers between large floral medallionsCollection
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
Van Ness, JamesAttribution
Attributed toRole
WeaverDate made
1830 - 1860Place
State/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
BIRD.OF/PARADISEMaterial/Technique
WovenNotes
inscription repeats around border of blockOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Other NumberOther Number
McCarl No. 337