Charles Schoch Coverlet panel; Jacquard, single weave; 1860

Description:

Figured and Fancy Coverlet panel in Jacquard, single weave; Charles Schoch, Fulton Co., IA, 1860.(This was the abbreviation for Indiana in 1860) Jacquard, red, white & blue single weave, fringe on 1 side. 1. (border) birds & houses on 1 side, stars & potted flowers on 2 sides. 2. (center) grapevine medallion. The cover block has the inscription: "Wove by C. Schoch, Fulton, Co, IA, 1860." Charles Schoch was born May 26, 1824 in Pennsylvania to John George (1789-1848) and Margaret (Seibert ) Schoch (1791-1866). There is a George Schoch who was a coverlet weaver in OH.

Date Made: 1860

Weaver: Schoch, Charles

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: Iowa

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Credit Line: Gift of Charles G. W. Trostel and Hazel J. Torstel

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: TE.T18125Catalog Number: T18125.000Accession Number: 323520

Object Name: coverlet panelcoverlet panel, figured

Physical Description: Jacquard (overall production method/technique)single weave (overall production method/technique)medallion (center pattern)red (overall color)white (overall color)blue (overall color)wool (overall material)cotton (overall material)Measurements: overall: 84 1/2 in x 38 3/8 in; 214.63 cm x 97.4725 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-e564-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_621580

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