New York coverlet woven in Bethany for O. Southworth, 1838, doubleweave

Woven Textile

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

New York coverlet woven in Bethany for O. Southworth, 1838, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

2008.1.023

Description

Navy and natural figured doubleweave coverlet; two loom widths joined; Lilies of France centerfield with starbursts; eagle and willow borders on three sides. No fringe.

Collection

Foster and Muriel McCarl Collection

Category

Lilies of France

Acquisition

Accession

2008.1

Source or Donor

McCarl, Foster & Muriel

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

gift of Foster & Muriel McCarl

Made/Created

Date made

1838

Place

Town

Bethany

County

Genesee County

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Notes

O. Southworth

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Doubleweave

Warp

Warp Colors

Navy, Natural

Warp Materials

Cotton, Wool

Weft

Weft Colors

Navy, Natural

Weft Materials

Cotton, Wool

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

O.SOUTH/WORTH/BETHANY/GENESEE/COUNTY/N.Y.1838

Material/Technique

Woven

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Other Number

Other Number

McCarl No. 269

Dimensions

Width

76 in

Length

78-1/4 in

Dimension Description

Pattern Unit

Height

7-1/2 in

Width

7-1/2 in