Pennsylvania coverlet by Christian Yordy for Fanny Barr, 1838, tied beiderwand
Entry/Object ID
2024.1.100
Description
Blue, green, red figured Tied Beiderwand coverlet; two panels joined by a center seam; self-fringe and distelfink border on three sides; double lilies and sunburst centerfield pattern; two tones of red.
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
Yordy, Christian
Role
Weaver
Date made
1838
Place
* Untyped Place
Lampeter Square
County
Lancaster County
State/Province
Pennsylvania
Country
United States of America
Woven Textile Details
Weave Type
Tied Beiderwand 4:1, Tied Beiderwand, Type A
Warp
Average Warp Count
25
Warp Colors
Natural
Warp Materials
Cotton
Weft
Weft Count
38
Weft Colors
Red, Green, Navy, Natural
Weft Materials
Cotton, Wool
Notes
Two shades of red are burnt orange and dark coral.
