Pennsylvania coverlet by Rudolph Ressler for I. Kindig, 1851, tied beiderwand
Entry/Object ID
2024.1.086
Description
Red and denim blue figured Beiderwand coverlet; two panels joined by center seam; self-fringe on three sides; distelfink border on three sides; tulip 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
Ressler, Rudolph
Role
Weaver
Date made
1854
Place
Township
Leacock Township
County
Lancaster County
State/Province
Pennsylvania
Country
United States of America
Notes
location attributed
Woven Textile Details
Weave Type
Tied Beiderwand, Type B, Tied Beiderwand 2:1
Warp
Average Warp Count
34
Warp Colors
Blue
Warp Materials
Cotton
Weft
Weft Count
46
Weft Colors
Blue, Red
Weft Materials
Cotton, Wool
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscription
Location
LL, LR
Transcription
MADE.BY/R.RESSLER/1851/FOR/I./KINDIG
Material/Technique
Woven
Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Intake number
Other Number
22
Dimensions
Width
80-1/2 in
Length
93 in
Dimension Notes
4-1/2 in fringe on sides and 5 in fringe on bottom
