Pennsylvania coverlet by J.S. for J.B. Davidson, 1839, tied beiderwand

Woven Textile

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet by J.S. for J.B. Davidson, 1839, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

2024.1.094

Description

Red, navy, yellow figured tied Beiderwand coverlet; two panels joined by a center seam; self-fringe on sides; rooster border on three sides; double roses and rosette centerfield pattern. Poorly matched seem.

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

J. S.

Role

Weaver

Date made

1839

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Tied Beiderwand, Tied Beiderwand 2:1, Type B

Warp

Average Warp Count

39

Warp Colors

Blue, Natural

Warp Materials

Cotton

Weft

Weft Count

48

Weft Colors

Yellow, Red, Navy, Natural

Weft Materials

Cotton, Wool

Notes

2:1 warp ratio; ribless

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL,LR

Transcription

WOVE ./BY J.S./FOR.J.B/DAVID/SON./1839

Material/Technique

Woven

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Intake number

Other Number

59

Dimensions

Width

72 in

Length

92 in

Dimension Notes

2.5in, fringe sides

Dimension Description

Pattern Unit

Height

7-1/2 in

Width

7 in