Two Jacquard Woven Cotton and Wool Coverlets

Charles Adolph (b. French, 1815- after 1870), and Sarah LaTourette (1822–1914) or Henry LaTourette (1832–1892), Dated, "1849" and "1858", Respectively

the first, by Charles Adolph, plain weave double cloth with main warp fringe, inscribed "1849" with depiction of Capitol Building; the second, plain weave double cloth with main warp fringe; woven on loom with Jacquard attachment, two loom widths joined, inscribed, "Year 1858".

88 7/8 × 40 5/8 inches (first), 92 1/2 × 71 3/8 inches (second).

This lot is located in Chicago.

Provenance:

The first coverlet: Mary Bruner (1907–1985; born Williamson; also Mrs. Henry Bruner), Chicago, Illinois, by 1984 [incoming receipt RX14776, April 17, 1984; copy in curatorial object file],

Art Institute of Chicago, Gift of Mrs. Henry Bruner, 1984.

The second coverlet: Don F. Stuck (1926–1987) and Jean F. Stuck (1928–2019; born Griffith), Lancaster, Ohio, by April 17, 1984 [incoming receipt RX14769, April 17, 1984; copy in curatorial object file],

Art Institute of Chicago, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Don F. Stuck, 1984.

Display and Loan History:

The first and second coverlets: Art Institute of Chicago, Elizabeth F. Cheney and Agnes Allerton Textile Galleries, The Woven Coverlet: An Expression of Treasured America, March 1–July 23, 2000.

The second coverlet: Art Institute of Chicago, Elizabeth F. Cheney and Agnes Allerton Textile Galleries, The American Bed and Its Coverings, Nov. 21, 1990–Mar. 31, 1991.

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Collect: Americana

Two Jacquard Woven Cotton and Wool Coverlets

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