Ohio crib coverlet by F. Yearous, 1854, tied beiderwand

Woven Textile

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Ohio crib coverlet by F. Yearous, 1854, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

2008.1.008

Description

single weave; navy, gold, red, natural; geometric star; bird and floral border; signature corner blocks with eagles; fringe on 3 sides; crib or sample size

Collection

Foster and Muriel McCarl Collection

Category

Crib size/Sample

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

Yearous, F.

Role

Weaver

Date made

1854

Place

State/Province

Ohio

Country

United States of America

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Tied Beiderwand 2:1

Warp

Warp Colors

Natural

Warp Materials

Cotton

Weft

Weft Colors

Navy, Red, Yellow, Natural

Weft Materials

Cotton, Wool

Notes

2:1

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

LOUD/ONVILLE/OHIO 1854/F/YEAROUS

Material/Technique

Woven

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Other Number

Other Number

McCarl No. 218

Dimensions

Width

30 in

Length

36-1/2 in