Ohio coverlet by David Lawson, doubleweave

Woven Textile

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Ohio coverlet by David Lawson, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

2008.1.138

Description

Double weave; navy, natural; two loom widths NOT joined; fringe one end; one corner block; double border on outer long edge; leaf/floral pattern throughout

Collection

Foster and Muriel McCarl Collection

Category

Double border

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

Lawson, David

Role

Weaver

Date made

1843 - 1860

Place

State/Province

Ohio

Country

United States of America

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Doubleweave

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

D.L/WEST/CARLISLE/OHIO

Material/Technique

Woven

Notes

Repeats twice in each corner block due to double border.

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Other Number

Other Number

McCarl No. 175

Dimensions

Width

39-1/2 in

Length

86 in

Material

Cotton, Wool