Pennsylvania coverlet; tied half doublecloth; Jacob Lutz 1842

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet; tied half doublecloth; Jacob Lutz 1842

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.3.KBRW637

Description

Green, red, navy, and natural figured tied half doublecloth coverlet with border and self-fringe on three sides. Two joined panels. Woven for Barbra Baker by Jacob Lutz in East Hempfield Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania in 1842.

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Lutz, Jacob

Role

Weaver

Date made

1842

Place

Township

East Hempfield Township

County

Lancaster County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL LR

Transcription

MADE BY / J+LUTZ+E / HEMPFIELD / TOWNSHIP / FOR / BARBRA / BAKER / 1842|.

Language

English

Color

Green, Red, Navy, Natural