Indiana coverlet by Charles Adolf, 1854, doubleweave

Woven Textile

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Indiana coverlet by Charles Adolf, 1854, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

2024.1.003

Description

Navy and natural figured double weave coverlet; two panels joined by center seam; floral side borders and tree bottom border; self-fringe on bottom; floral medallion centerfield pattern.

Collection

Brian McCarl Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2024.1

Source or Donor

McCarl Foundation

Acquisition Method

Donation

Credit Line

Gift of the McCarl Foundation.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Adolph, Charles

Attribution

Attributed to

Role

Weaver

Date made

1854

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Doubleweave, Doubleweave 1:1

Warp

Average Warp Count

40

Warp Colors

Navy, Natural

Warp Materials

Cotton, Wool

Weft

Weft Count

36

Weft Colors

Natural, Navy

Weft Materials

Cotton, Wool

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

1854

Material/Technique

Woven

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Intake number

Other Number

21

Dimensions

Width

70 in

Length

83 in

Dimension Notes

3-1/2 in, fringe on bottom

Dimension Description

Pattern Unit

Height

7-1/4 in

Width

7 in