Name/Title

Coverlet

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.017

Description

Navy, red, and green figured Tied Beiderwand coverlet; "partridge in a pear tree" border on three sides; applied fringe on three sides; floral medallion in a grid centerfield pattern. 1838, Solomon Kuter, Trexlertown, Lehigh County, Pa. For Maria Wagner

Collection

Br. Sixtus Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2021.2

Source or Donor

Davidick, Mr. & Mrs. Timothy J.

Acquisition Method

Donation

Credit Line

Given in memory of Br. Sixtus Demshock C.F.X. and in honor of Br. Sixtus Roslevich O.S.B. by Timothy and Sherryl Davidick & Sons.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Kuter, Solomon

Role

Weaver

Date made

1838

Place

Town

Trexlertown

County

Lehigh County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Notes

Woven for Maria Wagner

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Tied Beiderwand 3:1

Warp

Average Warp Count

33

Warp Colors

Natural

Weft

Weft Count

51

Weft Colors

Navy, Red, Green, Natural

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL

Transcription

SOLD BY/S.KUTER/AND MAN/UFACTORD/FOR/MARIA/WAGNER/1838.

Material/Technique

Woven

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL

Transcription

MANUFAC/TORED BY/S.KUTERTREXLER/TOWN/LEHIGH/COUNTY/1838.

Material/Technique

Woven