New York coverlet by Harry Tyler (attr.) for Elvira H. Newcomb, 1856, doubleweave

Woven Textile

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

New York coverlet by Harry Tyler (attr.) for Elvira H. Newcomb, 1856, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

2024.1.022

Description

Red and natural figured double weave coverlet; two panels joined by a center seam; no fringe. Centerfield medallion with 16-point star and hearts surrounded by florals. "E Pluribus Unum" shielded eagles in four corners with bouquet borders.

Collection

Brian McCarl Collection

Category

Center medallion

Acquisition

Accession

2024.1

Source or Donor

McCarl Foundation

Acquisition Method

Donation

Credit Line

Gift of the McCarl Foundation.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Tyler, Harry

Attribution

Attributed to

Role

Weaver

Date made

1856

Place

County

Oneida County

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Doubleweave, Doubleweave 1:1

Warp

Average Warp Count

44

Warp Colors

Red, Natural

Warp Materials

Cotton, Wool

Weft

Weft Count

42

Weft Colors

Red, Natural

Weft Materials

Cotton, Wool

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

LL,LR,UL,UR

Transcription

1856/ELVIRA.H.NEWCOMB/ONEIDA.CO.NY.

Material/Technique

Woven

Type

Inscription

Location

LL,LR,UL,UR

Transcription

E.PLURIBUS/UNUM

Material/Technique

Woven

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Intake number

Other Number

103

Dimensions

Width

80 in

Length

94 in