Indiana coverlet by Charles Adolf, 1852, doubleweave
Entry/Object ID
2024.1.001
Description
Navy and natural figured double weave coverlet; two separate panels not joined by a center seam; architectural border on sides; floral border on bottom; floral medallion 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
Adolf, Henry
Role
Weaver
Date made
1854
Place
County
Hamelton County
State/Province
Indiana
Country
United States of America
Woven Textile Details
Weave Type
Doubleweave, Doubleweave 1:1
Warp
Average Warp Count
36
Warp Colors
Navy, Natural
Weft
Weft Count
40
Weft Colors
Natural, Navy
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscription
Location
LL,LR
Transcription
H.ADOLF./HAMELTON CO./INDIANA./1854
Material/Technique
Woven
Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Intake number
Other Number
81
Dimensions
Width
74 in
Length
90-1/2 in
Dimension Notes
Each panel measures 37 in wide. 2-1/2 in fringe on bottom.
