Geometric coverlet, overshot

Woven Textile

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Geometric coverlet, overshot

Entry/Object ID

2008.1.006

Description

This geometric coverlet was woven in two panels, which are joined by a center seam. It has self-fringe on the bottom. The overshot (floatwork) weave structure combines undyed cotton plainweave ground cloth with dark blue, red, and gold wool pattern weft. The pattern has four blocks and requires a 4-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

1830 - 1860

Notes

Technique: Overshot

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Overshot

Warp

Warp Colors

Natural

Warp Materials

Cotton

Weft

Weft Colors

Navy, Yellow, Red

Weft Materials

Cotton, Wool

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Other Number

Other Number

McCarl No. 170

Dimensions

Width

53 in

Length

83 in

Material

Cotton, Wool