Geometric coverlet, doubleweave

Woven Textile

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Geometric coverlet, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

2008.1.300

Description

This geometric coverlet was woven in two panels, which are joined by a center seam. It has self-fringe on the sides and bottom. The doubleweave structure combines a layer of white cotton with a layer of dark blue, light blue, and red wool. The pattern has four blocks and requires a 16-shaft loom.

Collection

Foster and Muriel McCarl Collection

Category

Geometric

Acquisition

Accession

2008.1

Source or Donor

McCarl, Foster & Muriel

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

gift of Foster & Muriel McCarl

Made/Created

Date made

1830 - 1870

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Doubleweave, Doubleweave 1:1

Warp

Warp Colors

Natural, Navy, Blue, Red

Warp Materials

Cotton, Wool

Weft

Weft Colors

Natural, Navy, Blue, Red

Weft Materials

Cotton, Wool

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Other Number

Other Number

McCarl No.

Dimensions

Width

85 in

Length

85 in

Material

Cotton, Wool