Ohio coverlet by Joseph Nurre, 1843, tied beiderwand
Entry/Object ID
2024.1.037
Description
Red, navy, green figured tied Beiderwand coverlet; two panels joined by a center seam; self-fringe on 3 sides; distelfink border on bottom; double headed eagle border on sides; 4 roses and medallions 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
Nurre, Joseph
Role
Weaver
Date made
1843
Place
Town
Cincinnati
State/Province
Ohio
Country
United States of America
Woven Textile Details
Weave Type
Tied Beiderwand 2:1, Tied Beiderwand
Warp
Average Warp Count
30
Warp Colors
Blue, Natural
Warp Materials
Cotton
Weft
Weft Count
48
Weft Colors
Red, Green, Navy, Natural
Weft Materials
Cotton, Wool
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscription
Transcription
JOSEPH/NURRE/1843
Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Intake number
Other Number
47
Dimensions
Width
78 in
Length
89 in
Dimension Description
Pattern Unit
Height
6-3/4 in
Width
7-3/4 in
Dimension Notes
3-1/2 in fringe on bottom, 2-1/2 in fringe on sides
