Coverlet, power-woven doubleweave

Woven Textile

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Coverlet, power-woven doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

2014.1.019

Description

This figured & fancy coverlet was likely woven ca. 1850-1870. It has no inscription. The coverlet was woven full-width with no center seam. It has a center medallion pattern with elaborate borders of leaves, deer, and buildings. The coverlet has self-fringe on both ends; one side is hemmed, while the other is frayed. The doubleweave structure combines a balanced layer of purple wool with a balanced layer of olive green wool. The dye is uneven and the coverlet has been patched.

Category

Center medallion

Acquisition

Accession

2014.1

Source or Donor

University of Maryland

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Doubleweave, Doubleweave 1:1

Warp

Warp Colors

Purple, Brown

Warp Materials

Wood: whitewood

Weft

Weft Colors

Purple, Green

Weft Materials

Wool

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Manufacturer's Mark

Transcription

none

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

1990.01.001

Dimensions

Width

80 in

Length

81 in

Material

Cotton, Wool