Woven Coverlet

c. 1936

William McAuley

Associated Names
William McAuley

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a hand-woven wool bed quilt with floral and geometric patterns. The quilt predominantly features blue and white colors alternating throughout the design. In the lower left corner, the text "WILLIAM YERGIN WAYNE COUNTY OHIO 1852" is inscribed. Floral motifs are spread across the center, surrounded by borders with curls and star shapes. The corner detail and border patterns are visible at the bottom and left sides, with some scripted notes above and below the fabric design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34.2 x 24.7 cm (13 7/16 x 9 3/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 81" wide; 101" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.652

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Wm. McAuley

Wikidata ID

Q64638513

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