Pennsylvania coverlet by Henry Overholt, doubleweave

Woven Textile

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet by Henry Overholt, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

2024.3.001

Description

Navy, red and natural Geometric doubleweave coverlet. Two panels joined by a center seam; self-fringe and borders on three sides. Red and navy wool with undyed cotton. Geometric centerfield pattern with stars and rhomboid crosses, distelfink border on bottom, rosebush borders on sides. Woven by Henry Overholt.

Collection

Saint Vincent Collection

Category

Fancy geometric

Acquisition

Accession

2024.3

Source or Donor

eBay

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Overholt, Henry O.

Role

Weaver

Place

County

Westmoreland County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Doubleweave

Warp

Warp Colors

Natural, Navy, Red

Warp Materials

Cotton, Wool

Weft

Weft Colors

Natural, Navy, Red

Weft Materials

Cotton, Wool

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

HENRY/OVERHOLT

Material/Technique

Woven

Dimensions

Width

76-1/2 in

Length

83 in

Dimension Notes

Remains of 3-1/2 inch fringe

Material

Cotton, Wool

Color

Natural, Navy, Red