Pennsylvania coverlet by James Lynch McDonough, 1848, doubleweave

Woven Textile

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet by James Lynch McDonough, 1848, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

2024.1.075

Description

Navy and natural figured double weave coverlet; two panels joined by center seam; self-fringe on three sides; double border on sides; single border on bottom; foliate 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

McDonough, James Lynch

Role

Weaver

Date made

1848

Place

Town

Brownsville

County

Fayette County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Doubleweave, Doubleweave 1:1

Warp

Average Warp Count

38

Warp Colors

Navy, Natural

Warp Materials

Cotton, Wool

Weft

Weft Count

36

Weft Colors

Navy, Natural

Weft Materials

Cotton, Wool

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL,LR; repeats twice

Transcription

J.L.M.D./1848

Material/Technique

Woven

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Intake number

Other Number

104

Dimensions

Width

71 in

Length

80 in

Dimension Notes

2-1/2 in fringe on sides 3 in fringe on bottom

Dimension Description

Pattern Unit

Height

8-1/2 in

Width

8-1/2 in