Name/Title

Coverlet

Entry/Object ID

2014.1.028

Description

Double weave, navy and white, centerseam and knotted fringe on bottom. Ornate floral design with poinsettias and stars. Eagles and trees adorn the borders. 2 panels on a center seam

Acquisition

Accession

2014.1

Source or Donor

University of Maryland

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Van Nortwic, Christian

Role

Weaver

Date made

1843

Place

Town

Asbury

County

Warren County

State/Province

New Jersey

Country

United States of America

Notes

Woven for Aaron P. Huffman

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Double Weave

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Manufacturer's Mark, Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

AARON/P/HUFFMAN/ASBURY/1843C.VAN/NORTWICK/FANCY/WEAVER

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

1990.01.007

Dimensions

Width

79 in

Length

78 in

Dimension Notes

2 in fringe

Dimension Description

Pattern Unit

Height

8-1/2 in

Width

7-1/2 in

Material

Cotton, Wool