New York coverlet, 1840, tied beiderwand

Woven Textile

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

New York coverlet, 1840, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

2008.1.377

Description

Beiderwand; navy, natural; two loom widths joined; fringe on bottom only; border of shielded eagles and willow trees on 3 sides; centerfield of stars and floral medallions; two corner blocks

Collection

Foster and Muriel McCarl Collection

Category

Lilies of France

Acquisition

Accession

2008.1

Source or Donor

McCarl, Foster & Muriel

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

gift of Foster & Muriel McCarl

Made/Created

Date made

1840

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Tied Beiderwand 4:1

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

1840

Material/Technique

Woven

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Other Number

Other Number

McCarl No.

Dimensions

Width

66 in

Length

83 in

Material

Cotton, Wool