Coverlet photograph

Name/Title

Coverlet photograph

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.2.007

Description

Red, navy blue, and natural figured doubleweave coverlet with borders and self-fringe on three sides. Geometric pattern with fancy borders. Henry Overholt was known to weave this uncommon pattern, which he signed with his full name in other coverlets.

Collection

Collection of West Overton Village

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Overholt, Henry O.

Role

Weaver

Place

County

Westmoreland County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

HOH

Material/Technique

Woven

Notes

Small cornerblock bears the inscription "HOH," which is likely meant to represent "HO" for Henry Overholt. The second "H" is due to the method of producing the border, which is done by reversing the border pattern at the halfway point. The "O" is at the center of the reflected border pattern.

Color

Red, Navy, Natural