Pennsylvania coverlet; tied half doublecloth; John Royer 1836

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet; tied half doublecloth; John Royer 1836

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.3.KBRW622

Description

Yellow, red, navy, and natural figured tied half doublecloth coverlet with border and self-fringe on three sides. Two joined panels. Woven for S. Gadman by John Royer in New Holland, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania in 1836.

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Royer, John

Role

Weaver

Date made

1836

Place

Town

New Holland

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL LR

Transcription

JOHN / ROYER / NEW / HOLLAND / 1836 / MUFR / S GADMAN

Language

English

Color

Yellow, Red, Natural, Navy