Name/Title
CoverletEntry/Object ID
2024.1.035Description
Navy and natural figured Tied Beiderwand coverlet; two panels joined by a center seam; self-fringe on three sides; grapevine border on sides; shielded eagle border on bottom; lilies of france centerfield pattern with sunburst.Collection
Brian McCarl CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2024.1Source or Donor
McCarl FoundationAcquisition Method
DonationCredit Line
Gift of the McCarl Foundation.Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Long, JohnRole
WeaverDate made
1855Place
County
Holmes CountyState/Province
OhioCountry
United States of AmericaWoven Textile Details
Weave Type
Tied Beiderwand 2:1Warp
Average Warp Count
37Warp Colors
Blue, NaturalWarp Materials
CottonWeft
Weft Count
44Weft Colors
Navy, NaturalWeft Materials
Cotton, WoolInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL,LRTranscription
JOHN.LONG/HOLMES/COUNTY/OHIO/1855Material/Technique
WovenType
Border inscriptionLocation
BottomTranscription
S.P.Material/Technique
WovenOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Intake numberOther Number
93Dimensions
Width
63-1/2 inLength
71 inDimension Notes
1-1/4 in fringe on sides; worn fringe on bottom, cannot be measured.Dimension Description
Pattern UnitHeight
7 inWidth
6 in