Pennsylvania coverlet; tied half doublelcoth; Henry Philpy 1837

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet; tied half doublelcoth; Henry Philpy 1837

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.3.KBRW679

Description

Green, red, navy, and natural figured tied half doublecloth coverlet with border and fringe on three sides. Two joined panels. Woven for M. Strickler by Henry Philpy in Newmanstown, Millcreek Twp., Lebanon Co., Pennsylvania in 1837.

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Philpy, Henry

Role

Weaver

Date made

1837

Place

Village

Newmanstown

Township

Millcreek Township

County

Lebanon County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL LR

Transcription

HENRY / PHILPY / NEWS+T / 1837 / M+STRI / CKLER

Color

Red, Green, Navy, Natural