Power-woven coverlet by Phillip Allabach, tied beiderwand

Woven Textile

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Power-woven coverlet by Phillip Allabach, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

2024.1.009

Description

Red and natural figured tied Beiderwand coverlet; seamless; no fringe. Floral border on four sides; foliate spiral corner block. Floral scrollwork center medallion with shielded eagles in four corners of centerfield.

Collection

Brian McCarl Collection

Category

Center medallion

Acquisition

Accession

2024.1

Source or Donor

McCarl Foundation

Acquisition Method

Donation

Credit Line

Gift of the McCarl Foundation.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Allabach, Philip

Role

Weaver

Place

State/Province

Michigan

Country

United States of America

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Tied Beiderwand 4:1, Tied Beiderwand

Warp

Average Warp Count

42

Warp Colors

Natural

Warp Materials

Cotton

Weft

Weft Count

40

Weft Colors

Red, Natural

Weft Materials

Cotton, Wool

Notes

Appears to have machine sewn hem.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Border inscription

Location

repeats twice on top and bottom edge

Transcription

PHILIP.ALLABACH

Material/Technique

Woven

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Intake number

Other Number

71

Dimensions

Width

71 in

Length

81-1/2 in