Geometric coverlet, doubleweave

Woven Textile

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Geometric coverlet, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

2008.1.188

Description

This geometric coverlet was woven in two panels, which are joined by a center seam. It has pine tree borders on three sides and no fringe. The doubleweave structure combines a layer of dark blue wool with a layer of red wool. The pattern has five blocks and requires a 20-shaft loom.

Collection

Foster and Muriel McCarl Collection

Category

Geometric

Acquisition

Accession

2008.1

Source or Donor

McCarl, Foster & Muriel

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

gift of Foster & Muriel McCarl

Made/Created

Date made

1837 - 1870

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Doubleweave, Doubleweave 1:1

Warp

Warp Colors

Navy, Red

Warp Materials

Wool

Weft

Weft Colors

Navy, Red

Weft Materials

Wool

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Other Number

Other Number

McCarl No.

Material

Wool