Name/Title

Coverlet

Entry/Object ID

2014.1.024

Description

Biederwand. Pink and blue on natural background. Eagles on bottom border, with houses on the side borders. Floral pattern in centerfield. Two panels joined with center seam. Remnants of fringe on three sides, almost totally missing.

Acquisition

Accession

2014.1

Source or Donor

University of Maryland

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Long, John

Role

Weaver

Date made

1850

Place

County

Homes

State/Province

Ohio

Country

United States of America

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Tied Beiderwand 2:1

Warp

Warp Colors

Natural, Blue

Warp Materials

Cotton

Weft

Weft Materials

Cotton, Wool

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Manufacturer's Mark, Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

JOHN+LONG/HOLMES/COUNTY/OHIO/1850

Dimensions

Width

70 in

Length

67 in

Dimension Notes

Remnants of Fringe on all sides, almost totally missing

Dimension Description

Pattern Unit

Height

6-3/4 in

Width

6-1/2 in

Material

Cotton, Wool