Ohio coverlet by John Long for S. P., 1855, tied beiderwand
Entry/Object ID
2024.1.035
Description
Navy and natural figured Tied Beiderwand coverlet; two panels joined by a center seam; self-fringe on three sides; grapevine border on sides; shielded eagle border on bottom; lilies of france centerfield pattern with sunburst.
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
Long, John
Role
Weaver
Date made
1855
Place
County
Holmes County
State/Province
Ohio
Country
United States of America
Woven Textile Details
Weave Type
Tied Beiderwand 2:1, Tied Beiderwand
Warp
Average Warp Count
37
Warp Colors
Blue, Natural
Warp Materials
Cotton
Weft
Weft Count
44
Weft Colors
Navy, Natural
Weft Materials
Cotton, Wool
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscription
Location
LL,LR
Transcription
JOHN.LONG/HOLMES/COUNTY/OHIO/1855
Material/Technique
Woven
Type
Border inscription
Location
Bottom
Transcription
S.P.
Material/Technique
Woven
Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Intake number
Other Number
93
Dimensions
Width
63-1/2 in
Length
71 in
Dimension Notes
1-1/4 in fringe on sides; worn fringe on bottom, cannot be measured.
