Ohio coverlet by William H. Van Gordon, 1852, tied beiderwand
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Ohio coverlet by William H. Van Gordon, 1852, tied beiderwandEntry/Object ID
2008.1.299Description
This figured & fancy coverlet was woven by John Kachel in Robeson Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania for Ross Brinley in 1847. The two cornerblocks read "M. by John Kachel Ross Brinley 1847." The coverlet was woven in two panels, which are joined by a center seam. It has a centerfield pattern of large cabbage roses and rosebuds with a diamond lattice effect; the complete pattern repeats horizontally twice. It has a border of pinwheel flowers and vines on the sides and bottom. The coverlet has horizontal color stripes of red, dark blue, and teal wool on undyed cotton ground with self-fringe on the sides and bottom. The tied Beiderwand weave structure uses light blue cotton tie-down threads in a 2:1 warp ratio.Collection
Foster and Muriel McCarl CollectionCategory
Cabbage rose