Name/Title

Coverlet

Entry/Object ID

2014.1.036

Description

Double weave; blue and white; two panels joined by a center seam and self-fringe on three sides. Birds and pots of flowers form medallions in center field. Border of buildings.

Acquisition

Accession

2014.1

Source or Donor

University of Maryland

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Shalk, Jacob

Role

Weaver

Date made

1833

Place

County

Lebanon County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Double Weave

Warp

Warp Colors

Navy, Natural

Warp Materials

Cotton, Wool

Weft

Weft Materials

Cotton, Wool

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

None

Dimensions

Width

68 in

Length

75 in

Dimension Description

Pattern Unit

Height

20-1/2 in

Width

8-1/2 in