Pennsylvania coverlet by Augustin Brailer, 184[4], tied beiderwand

Woven Textile

Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet by Augustin Brailer, 184[4], tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

2008.1.187

Description

Beiderwand; navy, pink, teal, natural; fringe on 2 long sides; 2 corner blocks; diamond border; floral centerfield; 2 loom widths joined

Collection

Foster and Muriel McCarl Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2008.1

Source or Donor

McCarl, Foster & Muriel

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

gift of Foster & Muriel McCarl

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Brailer, Augustin

Role

Weaver

Date made

1844 - 1847

Notes

Date: illegible

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Tied Beiderwand

Notes

2:1

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

"Woven by Augustin Drailer 184? for"

Material/Technique

Woven

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Other Number

McCarl No.

Dimensions

Width

63 in

Length

76-1/2 in

Material

Cotton, Wool