Pennsylvania coverlet by J. R. Gebhart, 1847, tied beiderwand

Woven Textile

Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet by J. R. Gebhart, 1847, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

2008.1.133

Description

gold and natural; no fringe; border on 4 sides; long sides have potted flowers and berries; short sides have potted flowers and eagles; 4 corner blocks; centerfield of large floral patterns. Possibly linen.

Collection

Foster and Muriel McCarl Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2008.1

Source or Donor

McCarl, Foster & Muriel

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

gift of Foster & Muriel McCarl

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Gebhart, John R.

Role

Weaver

Date made

1847

Place

Town

Maytown

County

Lancaster County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Tied Beiderwand

Notes

2:1

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

all 4 corners

Transcription

J.R.GEBHART / MAYTOWN / 1847

Material/Technique

Woven

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Other Number

McCarl No.

Dimensions

Width

83-1/2 in

Length

98-1/2 in