Pennsylvania coverlet by Michael Umbarger for John Bomborden, 1838, tied beiderwand
Entry/Object ID
2024.1.095
Description
Red, navy, green figured tied Beiderwand coverlet; two panels joined by a center seam; floral border on three sides; self-fringe on three sides; double roses and blossom centerfield pattern.
Collection
Brian McCarl Collection
Acquisition
Accession
2024.1
Source or Donor
McCarl Foundation
Acquisition Method
Donation
Credit Line
Gift of the McCarl Foundation.
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Umbarger, Michael Jr.
Role
Weaver
Date made
1838
Place
Township
Middle Paxton Twp
County
Dauphin County
State/Province
Pennsylvania
Country
United States of America
Woven Textile Details
Weave Type
Tied Beiderwand, Tied Beiderwand 2:1, Type A
Warp
Average Warp Count
30
Warp Colors
Blue, Natural
Warp Materials
Cotton
Weft
Weft Count
44
Weft Colors
Navy, Red, Green, Natural
Weft Materials
Cotton, Wool
Notes
two shades of green
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscription
Location
LL
Transcription
MICHAEL./UMBARGER./MIDDLE./PAXTON./TOWNSHIP./1838/SIDNEY/BOMGORDEN | DA. CO.
Material/Technique
Woven
Notes
"Da. Co." (Dauphin County) inset around date
Type
Cornerblock inscription
Location
LR
Transcription
MICHAEL./UMBARGER./MIDDLE./PAXTON./TOWNSHIP./1838/JOHN/BOMBORDEN | DA. CO.
