Pennsylvania coverlet by David Beil, 1846, tied beiderwand

Woven Textile

Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet by David Beil, 1846, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

2008.1.149

Description

Beiderwand; red, navy, natural; two loom widths joined; fringe on 3 sides; two corner blocks; side borders of eagles; floral bottom border; floral pattern throughout

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

Beil, David

Role

Weaver

Date made

1846

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Tied Beiderwand 2:1

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

MADE+ / BY+ / D+BEIL+ / FOR+ / / 1846

Material/Technique

Woven

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Other Number

McCarl No.

Dimensions

Width

73 in

Length

90 in

Material

Cotton, Wool