Name/Title
CoverletEntry/Object ID
2023.5.001Description
Red and natural figured Tied Beiderwand coverlet; seamless; floral borders on four sides, self-fringe on sides, applied fringe on bottom edge. "Memorial Hall" commemorative centennial pattern.Collection
Saint Vincent CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2023.5Source or Donor
Ackerman, KentAcquisition Method
DonationCredit Line
Gift of Kent and Vicki Ackerman.Made/Created
Date made
circa 1876Place
City
PhiladelphiaState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaWoven Textile Details
Weave Type
Tied BeiderwandWarp
Average Warp Count
30Warp Colors
Brown, NaturalWeft
Weft Count
28Weft Colors
Red, NaturalNotes
Factory woven; ribless Beiderwand.Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Border inscriptionLocation
BottomTranscription
MEMORIAL HALLMaterial/Technique
WovenType
Border inscriptionLocation
Sides, partially truncatedTranscription
1776-1876Material/Technique
WovenType
Border inscriptionLocation
TopTranscription
CENTENNIALMaterial/Technique
WovenDimensions
Width
78 inLength
71-1/2 inDimension Notes
2 in fringe on sides, 2-1/2 in fringe on bottom.