Virginia coverlet by Colin C. Porter, 1846, tied beiderwand

Woven Textile

-

Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Virginia coverlet by Colin C. Porter, 1846, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

2024.1.102

Description

Figured and fancy tied Beiderwand coverlet; two panels joined by a center seam; self-fringe on bottom only. Navy and undyed cotton. Narrow spread eagle border on sides; narrow rose border on bottom; four lilies and starburst centerfield pattern. Woven by Colin C. Porter in 1846.

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

Porter, Colin C.

Role

Weaver

Date made

1846

Place

County

Jefferson County

State/Province

Virginia

Country

United States of America

Notes

"Porters Factory"

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Tied Beiderwand

Warp

Average Warp Count

29

Warp Colors

Natural

Warp Materials

Cotton

Weft

Weft Count

54

Weft Colors

Navy, Natural

Weft Materials

Cotton, Wool

Notes

2:1 warp ratio

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Border inscription

Location

Repeats along bottom edge

Transcription

PORTER.1846

Material/Technique

Woven

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Intake number

Other Number

101

Dimensions

Width

63-1/2 in

Length

88-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

2 in fringe on bottom

Dimension Description

Pattern Unit

Height

7-1/2 in

Width

6 in