Pennsylvania coverlet; tied half doublecloth; John Kirst 1852

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet; tied half doublecloth; John Kirst 1852

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.3.KBRW692

Description

Red, green, navy, and natural figured tied half doublecloth coverlet with border and fringe on three sides. Two joined panels. Woven for Hannah Schlappig by John Kirst in Centre Twp., Berks Co., Pennsylvania in 1852.

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Kirst, John

Role

Weaver

Date made

1852

Place

Township

Centre Township

County

Berks County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL LR

Transcription

MANUFACTUREDxBY / JOHNxKIRSTxCENTER / TOUNSHIP x 1852x / HANNAxSCHLAPPIG

Color

Red, Navy, Green, Natural

Web Links and URLs

Gravesite of client