Pennsylvania coverlet; doublecloth; John Stiff 1842

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet; doublecloth; John Stiff 1842

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.3.KBRW769

Description

Navy and natural figured doublecloth coverlet with border on three sides. Two joined panels. Woven for Maria Whiting by John Stiff in Milford, Pike Co., Pennsylvania in 1842.

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Stiff, John

Role

Weaver

Date made

1842

Place

Borough

Milford

County

Pike County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL LR

Transcription

MARIA / WHITIN / G / MILFO- / RD. PA. / 1842 / J.STIFF / WEAVER

Language

English

Type

Border inscription

Location

Bottom

Transcription

LIBERTY

Color

Navy, Natural