Pennsylvania coverlet, tied beiderwand; peacock logo

Woven Textile

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet, tied beiderwand; peacock logo

Entry/Object ID

2024.1.112

Description

Red, navy, green figured Tied Beiderwand coverlet; two panels joined by a center seam; self-fringe on sides; applied fringe on bottom; peacock cornerblock; roses and buds border on three sides; tulip medallion centerfield pattern with vines and abstract motif.

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

Place

County

Berks County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Tied Beiderwand 2:1, Tied Beiderwand, Type B

Warp

Average Warp Count

28

Warp Colors

Blue, Natural

Warp Materials

Cotton

Weft

Weft Count

44

Weft Colors

Green, Navy, Red, Natural

Weft Materials

Cotton, Wool

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Intake number

Other Number

98

Dimensions

Width

78-1/2 in

Length

93 in

Dimension Notes

3-1/2 in fringe on three sides

Dimension Description

Pattern Unit

Height

16 in

Width

13-1/4 in