Illinois coverlet by Philip Rassweiler, 1868, tied beiderwand

Woven Textile

Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Illinois coverlet by Philip Rassweiler, 1868, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

2008.1.039

Description

Beiderwand; blue, red, and natural; center medallion; floral and leaf motif; red and blue stripes; fringe on 3 sides; seamless; signature corner blocks on LL, LR

Collection

Foster and Muriel McCarl Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2008.1

Source or Donor

McCarl, Foster & Muriel

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

gift of Foster & Muriel McCarl

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Rassweiler, Philip

Role

Weaver

Date made

1868

Place

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

MADE BY/PH. RASS-/WEILER/CEDAR/VILLE/1868.

Material/Technique

Woven

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Other Number

McCarl No. 264

Dimensions

Width

70-1/2 in

Length

82 in

Material

Cotton, Wool