Pennsylvania coverlet by Andrew Hoover for M. Urich, 1845, tied beiderwand

Woven Textile

Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet by Andrew Hoover for M. Urich, 1845, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

2008.1.242

Description

Red, green, and natural figured tied Beiderwand coverlet; two panels joined by a center seam; self-fringe on three sides, applied fringe on bottom. Border of flowers and leaves; centerfield contains rows of geometric floral and star medallions.

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

Hoover, Andrew

Role

Weaver

Date made

1845

Place

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Notes

Woven for M. Uhrich

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Tied Beiderwand 2:1

Warp

Warp Colors

Natural

Warp Materials

Cotton

Weft

Weft Colors

Red, Green, Natural

Weft Materials

Cotton, Wool

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

ANDREW./HOOVER.W./HAN-R./1845/M.UHRICH

Material/Technique

Woven

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Other Number

McCarl No. 135

Dimensions

Width

87 in

Length

95 in

Dimension Notes

3 in fringe on sides, 4 in fringe on bottom

Dimension Description

Pattern Unit

Height

7-3/4 in

Width

8 in