Ohio coverlet by George Hefner, 1844, tied beiderwand
Name/Title
Ohio coverlet by George Hefner, 1844, tied beiderwandEntry/Object ID
2024.1.030Description
Red, blue, and green figured Beiderwand coverlet; two panels joined by a center seam; eagle border on three sides; self-fringe on three sides; curling leaf medallion center pattern.Collection
Brian McCarl CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2024.1Source or Donor
McCarl FoundationAcquisition Method
DonationCredit Line
Gift of the McCarl Foundation.Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Heffner, GeorgeRole
WeaverDate made
1844Place
* Untyped Place
GreentownCounty
Stark CountyState/Province
OhioCountry
United States of AmericaWoven Textile Details
Weave Type
Tied Beiderwand, Tied Beiderwand 2:1Warp
Average Warp Count
33Warp Colors
Natural, BlueWarp Materials
CottonWeft
Weft Count
42Weft Colors
Natural, Navy, Red, GreenWeft Materials
Cotton, WoolInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
G HEFFNER/GREEN/TOWN/STARK/COUNTY/OHIO 1844Material/Technique
WovenOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
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