Name/Title
Coverlet photographEntry/Object ID
CDP 25.2.007Description
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 VillageMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Overholt, Henry O.Role
WeaverPlace
County
Westmoreland CountyState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
HOHMaterial/Technique
WovenNotes
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.