Coverlet, doubleweave

Woven Textile

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Coverlet, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

2008.1.223

Description

This figured & fancy coverlet has two cornerblocks that read "liberty," mirrored 4x with shielded eagles. The coverlet was woven in two panels, which are joined by a center seam. It has a centerfield pattern with tulip stars and sprouting acorns, which repeats horizontally three times. It has symmetrical floral borders on the sides and bottom. The doubleweave structure combines a layer of undyed cotton with a layer of dark blue wool. It has self-fringe on the bottom edge.

Collection

Foster and Muriel McCarl Collection

Category

Logo, Patriotic slogan

Acquisition

Accession

2008.1

Source or Donor

McCarl, Foster & Muriel

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

gift of Foster & Muriel McCarl

Made/Created

Place

State/Province

Ohio

Country

United States of America

Notes

Attributed to this location.

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Doubleweave, Doubleweave 1:1

Warp

Warp Colors

Natural, Navy

Warp Materials

Cotton, Wool

Weft

Weft Colors

Natural, Navy

Weft Materials

Cotton, Wool

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription, Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR (4x mirrored)

Transcription

LIBERTY

Material/Technique

Woven

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Other Number

Other Number

McCarl No. 172

Dimensions

Width

71 in

Length

80-1/2 in

Material

Cotton, Wool