New Jersey coverlet by John Stiff, doubleweave
Name/Title
New Jersey coverlet by John Stiff, doubleweaveEntry/Object ID
2024.1.010Description
Navy and natural figured double weave coverlet; two panels joined by a center seam; self-fringe on bottom edge only; shielded eagle border on three sides; lilies of france centerfield pattern with diamonds.Collection
Brian McCarl CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2024.1Source or Donor
McCarl FoundationAcquisition Method
DonationCredit Line
Gift of the McCarl Foundation.Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Stiff, JohnRole
WeaverDate made
1836Place
* Untyped Place
StillwaterCounty
Sussex CountyState/Province
New JerseyCountry
United States of AmericaWoven Textile Details
Weave Type
Doubleweave, Doubleweave 1:1Warp
Average Warp Count
48Warp Colors
Natural, NavyWarp Materials
Cotton, WoolWeft
Weft Count
40Weft Colors
Natural, NavyWeft Materials
Cotton, WoolInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL,LRTranscription
DUTIL-/DY./CALVIN./STILL-/WATER/1836/J.STIFF/WEAVERMaterial/Technique
WovenType
Border inscriptionLocation
Top edge of borders on three sidesTranscription
LIBERTYMaterial/Technique
WovenOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
19.06.76.2