Coverlet

Woven Textile

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Coverlet

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.016

Description

Navy, blue, and red figured Tied Beiderwand coverlet; two panels joined by a center seam; remnants of self fringe on bottom; star-edged architectural border on three sides; double maple leaf and pine cone centerfield pattern. 1844, Martin Hoke, York, Pa.

Collection

Br. Sixtus Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2021.2

Source or Donor

Davidick, Mr. & Mrs. Timothy J.

Acquisition Method

Donation

Credit Line

Given in memory of Br. Sixtus Demshock C.F.X. and in honor of Br. Sixtus Roslevich O.S.B. by Timothy and Sherryl Davidick & Sons.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Hoke, Martin

Role

Weaver

Place

County

York County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Tied Beiderwand

Warp

Average Warp Count

33

Warp Colors

Blue, Natural

Weft

Weft Count

40

Weft Colors

Blue, Red, Navy, Natural

Notes

2:1 warp ratio

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL,LR

Transcription

M.HOKE/YORK.PA./1844.

Material/Technique

Woven

Type

Border inscription

Location

Repeats along bottom border

Transcription

STYLE.PATENT

Material/Technique

Woven