Name/Title
CoverletEntry/Object ID
L2025.3.1Description
Navy, dark red, bright red, green, and natural figured tied Beiderwand coverlet. Two uncut panels joined end-to-end. Uncut (looped) wool self-fringe on side; cotton self-fringe on ends. Tips of fringe on one end are woven into a plainweave band while the other end is cut. Double roses and blossom centerfield pattern with distelfink borders.Collection
John and Janet Simmermaker CollectionAcquisition
Notes
On loan for 2025 exhibitionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Witmer, JacobRole
WeaverDate made
1843Place
Township
Manor TownshipState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaNotes
Woven for Barbara ShenkWoven Textile Details
Weave Type
Tied Beiderwand 4:1Warp
Warp Colors
NaturalWarp Materials
CottonWeft
Weft Colors
Natural, Red, Navy, GreenWeft Materials
Cotton, WoolInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
MADE BY / J.WITMER / MANOR / TOWNSHIP / FOR / BARBARA / SHENK / 1843Material/Technique
Woven