Name/Title
Ohio coverlet by Samuel Meily, 1846, tied beiderwandEntry/Object ID
2008.1.246Description
This figured & fancy coverlet was woven by Samuel Meily in Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio in 1846. The two cornerblocks read "Samuel Meily Mansfield Richland Ohio 1846."
The coverlet was woven in two panels, which are joined by a center seam. It has a floral centerfield pattern with large curling leaf motifs; the pattern repeats horizontally four times. It has a grapevine border on the sides and a flower basket border on the bottom. The coverlet has horizontal color stripes of red (pink) and dark blue wool on undyed cotton ground with self-fringe on the sides and bottom. The tied Beiderwand weave structure uses light blue cotton tie-down threads in a 2:1 warp ratio.Collection
Foster and Muriel McCarl CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2008.1Source or Donor
McCarl, Foster & MurielAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
gift of Foster & Muriel McCarlMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Meily, SamuelRole
WeaverDate made
1846Place
Town
MansfieldCounty
Richland CountyState/Province
OhioCountry
United States of AmericaWoven Textile Details
Weave Type
Tied Beiderwand, Tied Beiderwand 2:1Warp
Warp Colors
Natural, Light blueWarp Materials
CottonWeft
Weft Colors
Natural, Navy, RedWeft Materials
Cotton, WoolInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription, Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
SAMUEL./MEILY./MANS./FIELD./RICHLAND/OHIO./1846Material/Technique
WovenOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Other NumberOther Number
McCarl No.
