Pennsylvania coverlet; tied half doublecloth; Henry Groff 1838

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet; tied half doublecloth; Henry Groff 1838

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.3.KBRW601

Description

Green, red, navy, and natural figured tied half doublecloth coverlet with border and fringe on three sides. Two joined panels. Woven for Jacob Bare by Henry Groff in Colebrookdale Twp., Berks Co., Pennsylvania in 1838.

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Groff, Henry

Role

Weaver

Date made

1838

Place

Township

Colebrookdale Township

County

Berks County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL LR

Transcription

HENRY / GROFF / COLEBROOKE+D. / .T.BERKSCOU / NTY / 1838 / +JACOB+ / BARE

Language

English

Color

Green, Red, Navy, Natural