Pennsylvania coverlet; tied half doublecloth; Thomas Weber 1840

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet; tied half doublecloth; Thomas Weber 1840

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.3.KBRW697

Description

Yellow, red, navy, and natural figured tied half doublecloth coverlet with border and applied fringe on three sides. Two joined panels. Woven for Francis Swartx by Thomas Weber in Emmaus, Lehigh Co., Pennsylvania in 1840

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Weber, Thomas

Role

Weaver

Date made

1840

Place

Town

Emaus

County

Lehigh County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL LR

Transcription

MADEBY / T+WEBER / N+EMAUS / FOR / FRANCIS / SWARTX / 1840

Language

English

Color

Red, Navy, Yellow, Natural