Name/Title
New York coverlet by James Cunningham, doubleweaveEntry/Object ID
2024.1.012Description
Red and white figured double weave coverlet; floral border on three sides, additional check border and plain stripe on bottom. No fringe. "Excelsior" logo in all four corners. Floral medallion centerfield pattern.Collection
Brian McCarl CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2024.1Source or Donor
McCarl FoundationAcquisition Method
DonationCredit Line
Gift of the McCarl Foundation.Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Cunningham, JamesRole
WeaverPlace
State/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaWoven Textile Details
Weave Type
Double WeaveWarp
Average Warp Count
24Warp Colors
Red, NaturalWarp Materials
Cotton, WoolWeft
Weft Count
24Weft Colors
Red, NaturalWeft Materials
Cotton, WoolInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LR in bottom strip below borderTranscription
J.CUNNINGHAM/WEAVER/E.COLGROVEMaterial/Technique
WovenType
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
EXCELSIORMaterial/Technique
WovenOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Intake numberOther Number
10Dimensions
Width
71 inLength
84-1/4 inDimension Description
Pattern unitHeight
24-1/2 inWidth
22-7/8 in
