Ohio coverlet by John Wunterlich, 1845, tied beiderwand

Woven Textile

Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Ohio coverlet by John Wunterlich, 1845, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

2024.1.050

Description

Pink and brown figured Beiderwand coverlet; two panels joined by a center seam; no fringe or border at top; architectural border on sides; distelfink border on bottom; self-fringe on three sides; centerfield pattern vases with flowers

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

Wunterlich, John

Role

Weaver

Date made

1845

Place

State/Province

Ohio

Country

United States of America

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Tied Beiderwand 2:1, Tied Beiderwand, Type A

Warp

Average Warp Count

Warp Colors

Blue, Natural

Warp Materials

Cotton

Weft

Weft Count

Weft Colors

Pink, Brown, Natural

Weft Materials

Cotton, Wool

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

IOHN.WUN/TERLICH./DANIEL/WITNER/PLASZ./1845.

Material/Technique

Woven

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Morphy Auctions 39

Number Type

Intake number

Other Number

Dimensions

Width

73 in

Length

89 in

Dimension Notes

2 1/2 in fringe on 3 sides

Dimension Description

Pattern Unit

Height

14-1/2 in

Width

7-1/4 in