Pennsylvania coverlet by J. S. for S. Rhodes, 1840, tied beiderwand

Woven Textile

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet by J. S. for S. Rhodes, 1840, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

2008.1.017

Description

red, blue, green, natural; two loom widths joined; fringe on 3 sides; eagle, star and tree border on 3 sides; floral centerfield; signature corner blocks on LL LR

Collection

Foster and Muriel McCarl Collection

Category

Double roses

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

Sutherland, John

Role

Weaver

Date made

1840

Place

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Notes

Woven for S. Rhodes

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Tied Beiderwand

Warp

Warp Colors

Natural

Warp Materials

Cotton

Weft

Weft Colors

Blue, Red, Green, Natural

Weft Materials

Cotton, Wool

Notes

Ribless

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

WOVE./BY. J.S/ FOR. S./RHODES/1840

Material/Technique

Woven

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Other Number

Other Number

McCarl No. 209

Dimensions

Width

72-1/4 in

Length

88-3/4 in