Ohio coverlet by George Engel, 1850, tied beiderwand
Name/Title
Ohio coverlet by George Engel, 1850, tied beiderwandEntry/Object ID
2024.1.027Description
Navy and natural figured Beiderwand coverlet; two panels joined by a center seam; fistelfink border on three sides; self-fringe on three sides; winding grape leaf center field pattern.Collection
Brian McCarl CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2024.1Source or Donor
McCarl FoundationAcquisition Method
DonationCredit Line
Gift of the McCarl Foundation.Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Engel, GeorgeRole
WeaverDate made
1850Place
State/Province
OhioCountry
United States of AmericaWoven Textile Details
Weave Type
Tied Beiderwand 2:1, Tied Beiderwand, Crosson typeWarp
Average Warp Count
36Warp Colors
Natural, BlueWeft
Weft Count
48Weft Colors
Navy, NaturalInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
OHIO 1850/G.ENGEL/WEAVERMaterial/Technique
WovenOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Morphy Auctions 35