Pennsylvania coverlet; tied half doublecloth; John Mellinger & Son 1836

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet; tied half doublecloth; John Mellinger & Son 1836

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.3.KBRW626

Description

Navy and natural figured tied half doublecloth coverlet with border and self-fringe on three sides. Two joined panels. Woven by John Mellinger & Son in Pennsylvania in 1836.

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

John Mellinger & Son

Role

Weaver

Date made

1836

Place

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL LR

Transcription

MADE BY / JOHN+MEL= / =LINGER+ / &+SON+ / 1836

Language

English

Color

Natural, Navy