Name/Title

Coverlet

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.008

Description

Navy, red, and yellow figured Tied Beiderwand coverlet; seamless; very worn remnants of applied fringe on sides and bottom; distelfink border on three sides; patchwork centerfield pattern with stars, pine cones, and abstract "kilim" designs. 1852, Peter Goodman, Black Creek, Luzerne County, Pa. For Phebe Garrison

Collection

Br. Sixtus Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2021.2

Source or Donor

Davidick, Mr. & Mrs. Timothy J.

Acquisition Method

Donation

Credit Line

Given in memory of Br. Sixtus Demshock C.F.X. and in honor of Br. Sixtus Roslevich O.S.B. by Timothy and Sherryl Davidick & Sons.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Goodman, Peter

Role

Weaver

Date made

1852

Place

County

Luzerne County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Notes

Woven for Phebe Garrison

Woven Textile Details

Warp

Average Warp Count

31

Warp Colors

Natural, Blue

Weft

Weft Count

40

Weft Colors

Navy, Yellow, Red, Natural

Notes

2:1 warp ratio

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL,LR

Transcription

MADE BY/PETER./GOODMAN/BLACK CREEK/LUZERNE Co./FOR/PHEBE/GARRISON/PENN.1852

Material/Technique

Woven

Dimensions

Width

77-1/2 in

Length

94 in