Pennsylvania coverlet; tied half doublecloth; Isaac Brubaker 1837

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet; tied half doublecloth; Isaac Brubaker 1837

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.3.KBRW629

Description

Blue, red, and natural figured tied half doublecloth coverlet with border and self-fringe on three sides. Two joined panels. Woven by Isaac Brubaker in New Holland, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania in 1837.

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Brubaker, Isaac

Role

Weaver

Date made

1837

Place

Town

New Holland

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL LR

Transcription

1837 1837 1837

Type

Border inscription

Location

Bottom

Transcription

I+BRU / BAKER / NEWHOL / LAND

Color

Natural, Blue, Red