New York coverlet woven for S. E. S., 1830, doubleweave; american independence

Woven Textile

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

New York coverlet woven for S. E. S., 1830, doubleweave; "american independence"

Entry/Object ID

2024.1.018

Description

Navy and natural figured double weave coverlet; two panels joined by a center seam; self-fringe on bottom edge only; American Independence pattern with shielded eagle border.

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

Date made

1830

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Doubleweave, Doubleweave 1:1

Warp

Average Warp Count

38

Warp Colors

Natural, Navy

Warp Materials

Cotton, Wool

Weft

Weft Count

34

Weft Colors

Navy, Natural

Weft Materials

Cotton, Wool

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL,LR

Transcription

AMERIC/AN.INDE/PENDEN/CE.DECL/ARED.JU/LY.4.1776/WOVE/IN1830/S.E.S.

Material/Technique

Woven

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Intake number

Other Number

105

Dimensions

Width

81 in

Length

89 in

Dimension Notes

3 in fringe on bottom

Dimension Description

Pattern Unit

Height

15 in

Width

10-1/2 in