Pennsylvania crib coverlet by John Cleever, 1843, tied beiderwand
Name/Title
Pennsylvania crib coverlet by John Cleever, 1843, tied beiderwandEntry/Object ID
2024.1.055Description
Light green, dark green, and gold/brown figured tied Beiderwand coverlet; crib size; applied border on three sides; floral border on sides and top. no border on bottom (fringe attached incorrectly); double leaf and swag centerfield pattern.Collection
Brian McCarl CollectionCategory
Crib size/Sample
Acquisition
Accession
2024.1Source or Donor
McCarl FoundationAcquisition Method
DonationCredit Line
Gift of the McCarl Foundation.Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Cleever, JohnRole
WeaverDate made
1843Place
Town
EastonCounty
Northampton CountyState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaWoven Textile Details
Weave Type
Tied Beiderwand, Tied Beiderwand 2:1Warp
Average Warp Count
33Warp Colors
Blue, NaturalWeft
Weft Count
32Weft Colors
Green, Natural, BrownNotes
colors same three shades of greenInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
UL, URTranscription
MADE.BY/J.CLEEVER/EASTON/1843Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Garth's 175