Ohio coverlet by F. Yearous, 1852, tied beiderwand

Woven Textile

Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Ohio coverlet by F. Yearous, 1852, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

2008.1.009

Description

Tied Beiderwand; red, white, navy; central floral motif; repeating eagle and flower border; fringe on three sides; two loom widths joined; signature corner blocks with eagle

Collection

Foster and Muriel McCarl Collection

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

Yearous, F.

Role

Weaver

Date made

1852

Place

State/Province

Ohio

Country

United States of America

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Tied Beiderwand 2:1

Warp

Warp Colors

Natural

Warp Materials

Cotton

Weft

Weft Colors

Red, Blue, Natural

Weft Materials

Cotton, Wool

Notes

2:1 warp ratio

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

LOUD/ONVILLE/OHIO 1852/F/YEAROUS

Material/Technique

Woven

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Other Number

McCarl No. 217

Dimensions

Width

71-1/2 in

Length

82-1/2 in