Name/Title

Coverlet

Entry/Object ID

2024.1.075

Description

Navy and natural figured double weave coverlet; two panels joined by center seam; self-fringe on three sides; double border on sides; single border on bottom; foliate medallion centerfield pattern.

Collection

Brian McCarl Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2024.1

Source or Donor

McCarl Foundation

Acquisition Method

Donation

Credit Line

Gift of the McCarl Foundation.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

McDonough, James Lynch

Role

Weaver

Date made

1848

Place

Town

Brownsville

County

Fayette County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Double Weave

Warp

Average Warp Count

38

Warp Colors

Navy, Natural

Warp Materials

Cotton, Wool

Weft

Weft Count

36

Weft Colors

Navy, Natural

Weft Materials

Cotton, Wool

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL,LR; repeats twice

Transcription

J.L.M.D./1848

Material/Technique

Woven

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Intake number

Other Number

104

Dimensions

Width

71 in

Length

80 in

Dimension Notes

2-1/2 in fringe on sides 3 in fringe on bottom

Dimension Description

Pattern Unit

Height

8-1/2 in

Width

8-1/2 in