Pennsylvania coverlet; doublecloth; John Gamble 1840

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet; doublecloth; John Gamble 1840

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.3.KBRW533

Description

Red, navy, and natural figured doublecloth coverlet with border on four sides and self-fringe on three sides. Two joined panels. Woven for Hanna McVey by John Gamble in 1840 in Pennsylvania.

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Gamble, John A.

Role

Weaver

Date made

1840

Place

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

UL UR LL LR

Transcription

HANNAH / McVEY / WOVE IN / 1840.

Language

English

Color

Red, Navy, Natural