Name/Title
Pennsylvania coverlet by J. Keagy, 1846, tied beiderwandEntry/Object ID
2024.1.068Description
Figured and fancy tied Beiderwand coverlet with borders on three sides and self fringe on three sides Woven full width; seamless. Red, navy, green wool with undyed cotton. abstract border on top and bottom; floral border on sides; four tulip centerfield pattern.Woven by J. Keagy in 1846.Collection
Brian McCarl CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2024.1Source or Donor
McCarl FoundationAcquisition Method
DonationCredit Line
Gift of the McCarl Foundation.Made/Created
Manufacturer
Keagy Globe FactoryPlace
Region
Morrisons CoveCounty
Bedford CountyState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaWoven Textile Details
Weave Type
Tied Beiderwand 3:1Warp
Average Warp Count
31Warp Colors
Navy, NaturalWarp Materials
CottonWeft
Weft Count
38Weft Colors
Navy, Red, Green, NaturalWeft Materials
Cotton, WoolNotes
3:1 symmetricalInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
UL,URTranscription
J.KEAGY/GLOBE/COUNTY./PENN'A.Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL,LRTranscription
J.KEAGY/GLOBE/FACTORY/MORRISO/NS.COVE/BEDFORD/COUNTY./PENN'A.Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Intake numberOther Number
85Dimensions
Width
78-1/2 inLength
86 inDimension Notes
2-1/2 in fringe on 3 sidesDimension Description
Pattern UnitHeight
6-1/4 inWidth
7-1/2 inColor
Natural, Navy, Green, Red
