New Jersey coverlet by Christian van Nortwic (attr.) for Catharine Bird, 1840, doubleweave

Woven Textile

Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

New Jersey coverlet by Christian van Nortwic (attr.) for Catharine Bird, 1840, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

2014.1.032

Description

Jacquard, white and navy blue, white and navy blue fringe on bottom of coverlet; features an eagle, liberty, and tree border on three sides; centerpiece is lilies of France design, two panels joined by center seam.

Acquisition

Accession

2014.1

Source or Donor

University of Maryland

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Made/Created

Date made

1840

Place

State/Province

New Jersey

Country

United States of America

Notes

Woven for Catharine Bird

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Doubleweave

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

CATHARI/NE+BIRD+/MARCH/1840

Type

Border inscription

Location

above borders on 3 sides

Transcription

LIBERTY

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

1990.00068

Dimensions

Width

78-1/2 in

Length

88-1/2 in

Material

Cotton, Wool