Pennsylvania coverlet by Christian K. Hinkel for Margaret N. Martin, 1843, tied beiderwand
Entry/Object ID
2024.1.066
Description
Red, navy, green figured tied Beiderwand coverlet; two panels joined by a center seam; self-fringe on three sides, double-knotted on bottom edge; double rose border edged with dotted diamonds on three sides; tulip medallion centerfield.
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
Hinkel, Christian K.
Role
Weaver
Date made
1843
Place
Town
Shippensburg
County
Cumberland County
State/Province
Pennsylvania
Country
United States of America
Woven Textile Details
Weave Type
Tied Beiderwand, Tied Beiderwand 2:1, Type A
Warp
Average Warp Count
31
Warp Colors
Natural
Warp Materials
Cotton
Weft
Weft Count
46
Weft Colors
Red, Natural, Navy, Green
Weft Materials
Cotton, Wool
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Location
LL,LR
Transcription
MANUFACT/URED.BY/C.K.HINKEL/SHIPPENS/BURG/PA.1843//MARGARET/N. MARTIN
Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Intake number
Other Number
45
Dimensions
Width
79 in
Length
87 in
Dimension Notes
2-1/2 in fringe on sides and 3 in knotted fringe on bottom
