Figured twill coverlet; red and navy wool. Two panels joined by a center seam (non-reversible). Floral border and fringe on three sides. Top edge finished with black fabric tape. Mended with multiple printed cotton patches; fraying bottom hem.
Collection
Saint Vincent Collection
Acquisition
Accession
2023.4
Source or Donor
Nancy Baughman, Lois Betler
Acquisition Method
Donation
Source (if not Accessioned)
Nancy Baughman
Notes
Gift of Lois Betler.
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Fess, Henry
Role
Weaver
Date made
1846
Place
County
Westmoreland County
State/Province
Pennsylvania
Country
United States of America
Woven Textile Details
Weave Type
Twill
Warp
Warp Colors
Red
Warp Materials
Wool
Weft
Weft Colors
Navy
Weft Materials
Wool
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Location
LL, LR
Transcription
MADE/BY/H.FESS/1846
Material/Technique
Woven
Dimensions
Width
70-1/2 in
Length
77 in
Dimension Notes
2 in fringe on sides
Materials
Material Notes
All four fabric patches (red, blue, and two printed) are cotton. Fabric tape on top hem appears to be synthetic.