Pennsylvania coverlet by Michael Frailey for M. Cassel, 1839, tied beiderwand

Woven Textile

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet by Michael Frailey for M. Cassel, 1839, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

2008.1.047

Description

Beiderwand; red, navy, natural; two loom widths joined; fringe on 3 sides; central double rose motif; tree and floral border; signature corner blocks on LL, LR

Collection

Foster and Muriel McCarl Collection

Category

Double roses

Acquisition

Accession

2008.1

Source or Donor

McCarl, Foster & Muriel

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

gift of Foster & Muriel McCarl

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Frailey, Michael

Role

Weaver

Date made

1839

Place

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Notes

Woven for M. Cassel

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Tied Beiderwand 4:1

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

M.CAS/SEL/1839/M.FRAI/LEY

Material/Technique

Woven

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Other Number

Other Number

McCarl No. 184

Dimensions

Width

77-1/2 in

Length

92 in

Material

Cotton, Wool