Pennsylvania coverlet by Mathias Mann for Sally A. S. Reck, tied beiderwand
Name/Title
Pennsylvania coverlet by Mathias Mann for Sally A. S. Reck, tied beiderwandEntry/Object ID
2024.1.072Description
Red, navy, and green figured tied Beiderwand coverlet; two panels joined by a center seam; self-fringe on three sides; distelfink and rosette border on three sides; floral medallion centerfield. Mathias Mann (1803-1893) was born in Germany. He emigrated to America in 1832 with his family, who became naturalized citizens in 1838. Mann wove coverlets in Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania. None of his coverlets are dated.Collection
Brian McCarl CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2024.1Source or Donor
McCarl FoundationAcquisition Method
DonationCredit Line
Gift of the McCarl Foundation.Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Mann, MathiasRole
WeaverPlace
Town
HanoverCounty
York CountyState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaNotes
Woven for Sally A. S. ReckWoven Textile Details
Weave Type
Tied Beiderwand 2:1, Tied Beiderwand, Type AWarp
Average Warp Count
34Warp Colors
Blue, NaturalWarp Materials
CottonWeft
Weft Count
40Weft Colors
Navy, Red, Green, NaturalWeft Materials
Cotton, WoolInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL,LRTranscription
MAT=/HIAS/MANN/SALLY.A/S.RECKNotes
"Mathias Mann" is mirrored four times around the client nameOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
464