Coverlet woven for E. Willse, 1831, doubleweave

Woven Textile

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Coverlet woven for E. Willse, 1831, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

2008.1.148

Description

Double weave; navy, natural; seamless; 4 corner blocks; fringe on 4 sides; fringe seems to be later addition as it is sewn on; double borders of flowers on sides and eagles and dogs on top and bottom; floral pattered centerfield

Collection

Foster and Muriel McCarl Collection

Category

Double border

Acquisition

Accession

2008.1

Source or Donor

McCarl, Foster & Muriel

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

gift of Foster & Muriel McCarl

Made/Created

Date made

1831

Notes

Woven for E. Willse

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Doubleweave

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR, UL, UR

Transcription

E./WILLSE./1831.

Material/Technique

Woven

Notes

Repeats twice in each corner block due to double border.

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Other Number

Other Number

McCarl No. 319

Dimensions

Width

70 in

Length

84 in

Material

Cotton, Wool