Pennsylvania coverlet by Daniel Arnold for Catherine Bressler, 1837, tied beiderwand
Entry/Object ID
2024.1.053
Description
Red, navy, green figured Tied Beiderwand coverlet; two panels joined by a center seam; self-fringe on three sides; garland border on three sides with star edge; Lilies of France 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
Arnold, Daniel
Role
Weaver
Date made
1837
Place
Town
Chambersburg
County
Franklin County
State/Province
Pennsylvania
Country
United States of America
Woven Textile Details
Weave Type
Tied Beiderwand, Tied Beiderwand 2:1, Type B
Warp
Average Warp Count
34
Warp Colors
Blue, Natural
Warp Materials
Cotton
Weft
Weft Count
44
Weft Colors
Natural, Navy, Red, Green
Weft Materials
Cotton, Wool
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscription
Location
LL,LR
Transcription
CATHE/RINE/BRESS/LER/1837/D.ARNOLD
Type
Border inscription
Location
Repeats 8 times along bottom border with partial repeats on the outside
Transcription
CHAMBG.
Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Intake number
Other Number
46
Dimensions
Width
83 in
Length
88 in
Dimension Notes
1-1/2 in fringe on sides and 3 in fringe on bottom
