Name/Title
CoverletEntry/Object ID
2008.1.367Description
Double weave; red, natural; two loom widths joined; fringe on bottom only; leafy floral border on 3 sides; floral centerfield with some rows of small circular medallions; two corner blocksCollection
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 Nortwic, ChristianRole
WeaverDate made
1849Place
Town
AsburyCounty
Warren CountyState/Province
New JerseyCountry
United States of AmericaNotes
Woven for R. L. HolcombeWoven Textile Details
Weave Type
Double WeaveWarp
Warp Colors
Natural, RedWarp Materials
Cotton, WoolWeft
Weft Colors
Natural, RedWeft Materials
Cotton, WoolInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription, Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
R-L/HOL/COMBE/C VAN-/NORTWIC/FANCY/WEAVER/& DYER
Material/Technique
WovenType
Border inscriptionLocation
runs along bottom border edgeTranscription
ASBURY/1849Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Other NumberOther Number
McCarl No.Dimensions
Width
80-1/2 inLength
83 inDimension Notes
3in fringeDimension Description
Pattern UnitHeight
11 inWidth
8 in