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Pennsylvania coverlet by Emanuel Meily for M. A. Groff, 1844, tied beiderwand
Woven Textile
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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery
Name/Title
Pennsylvania coverlet by Emanuel Meily for M. A. Groff, 1844, tied beiderwand
Entry/Object ID
2014.1.010
Description
Beiderwand. Navy, red, green. Overall floral pattern with roses and grapes. Self-fringe on sides, applied fringe on bottom. Seamless.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.1
Source or Donor
University of Maryland
Acquisition Method
Transfer
Made/Created
Artist
Meily, Emanuel
Date made
1844
Place
County
Lebanon County
State/Province
Pennsylvania
Country
United States of America
Notes
Woven for M. A. Groff
Woven Textile Details
Weave Type
Tied Beiderwand 2:1
Warp
Warp Colors
Natural,
Blue
Warp Materials
Cotton
Weft
Weft Colors
Natural,
Red,
Yellow,
Blue
Weft Materials
Cotton,
Wool
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscription
Location
LL LR
Transcription
EMANUEL/MEILY/LEBANON/1844/M.A.GROFF
Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old Number
Other Number
19900063
Dimensions
Width
83 in
Length
92 in
Dimension Notes
2in fringe on sides 3in fringe on bottom
Dimension Description
Pattern Unit
Height
7-1/2 in
Width
10 in
Material
Wool,
Cotton
