Name/Title
CoverletEntry/Object ID
2018.5.001Description
Navy, green, red, pink, and natural figured tied Beiderwand coverlet; two panels joined by a center seam. Self-fringe on three sides. Grapevine border on sides, foliate border on bottom, centerfield of double roses and blossoms.Collection
Saint Vincent CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Beil, DavidRole
WeaverDate made
1850Place
Town
New HamburgCounty
Mercer CountyState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaNotes
Woven for Matilda BrownWoven Textile Details
Weave Type
Tied Beiderwand 2:1Warp
Warp Colors
Blue, NaturalWarp Materials
CottonWeft
Weft Colors
Navy, Red, Green, Natural, PinkWeft Materials
Cotton, WoolNotes
Hem-stitched bottom edge with fringeInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
MADE.BY./D.BEIL./NEW/HAMBURG./FOR/MATILDA/BROWN/1850Material/Technique
WovenDimensions
Width
73 inLength
87 inDimension Notes
2-1/2 in fringe on three sides Dimension Description
Pattern UnitHeight
7-1/2 inWidth
7-1/4 in