Geometric coverlet, doubleweave

Woven Textile

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Geometric coverlet, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

2008.1.143

Description

Geometric doubleweave coverlet with star or snowflake pattern and a pine tree border on the sides and bottom. This coverlet was woven in two panels, which are joined by a center seam. It has self-fringe on the sides and bottom. The doubleweave structure combines a layer of dark blue wool with a layer of undyed cotton and light blue wool. The pattern has five blocks and requires a 20-shaft loom.

Collection

Foster and Muriel McCarl Collection

Category

Geometric

Acquisition

Accession

2008.1

Source or Donor

McCarl, Foster & Muriel

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

gift of Foster & Muriel McCarl

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Doubleweave

Warp

Average Warp Count

19

Warp Colors

Natural, Navy, Blue

Warp Materials

Cotton, Wool

Weft

Weft Count

38

Weft Colors

Natural, Navy, Blue

Weft Materials

Cotton, Wool

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Other Number

Other Number

McCarl No.

Dimensions

Width

73 in

Length

85 in

Reproductions

Notes

WIF file available on request; drafted 10/26/23 by Emily Barth.