Indiana coverlet by J. Klein, 1855, doubleweave

Woven Textile

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Indiana coverlet by J. Klein, 1855, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

2014.1.005

Description

Doubleweave, center seam, with self fringe on sides and wool on bottom. Navy and white coverlet. Overall floral pattern with buildings along the left and right borders. Wool and cotton. Two loom widths joined by center seem.

Acquisition

Accession

2014.1

Source or Donor

University of Maryland

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Made/Created

Artist

Klein, J.

Date made

1855

Place

State/Province

Indiana

Country

United States of America

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Doubleweave

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

J. KLEIN/HAMILTON CO./INDIANA/1855

Language

English

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

1

Dimensions

Width

80 in

Length

88 in

Dimension Notes

2 1/2 in fringe on sides, 3 in fringe on bottom

Dimension Description

Pattern Unit

Height

9 in

Width

7-3/4 in

Material

Wool, Cotton