Name/Title

Coverlet

Entry/Object ID

2008.1.361

Description

Double weave; navy, natural; two loom widths joined; no fringe; border on 3 sides of trees, monkeys, little men, dogs, and flying birds; 2 corner blocks with large lion and inscription; centerfield of rows of floral and starry medallions

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

Tyler, Harry

Role

Weaver

Date made

1836

Place

County

Jefferson County

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Notes

Woven for J. P. Thomson

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Double Weave

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription, Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

JEFFERON.CO./NY/1836

Material/Technique

Woven

Type

Border inscription

Location

above lower border

Transcription

J. P. THOMSON.

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Other Number

Other Number

McCarl No. 26

Dimensions

Width

79 in

Length

88 in

Material

Cotton, Wool