Name/Title
Pennsylvania coverlet; tied half doublecloth; John Kirst 1852Entry/Object ID
CDP 25.3.KBRW692Description
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 CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Kirst, JohnRole
WeaverDate made
1852Place
Township
Centre TownshipCounty
Berks CountyState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL LRTranscription
MANUFACTUREDxBY / JOHNxKIRSTxCENTER / TOUNSHIP x 1852x / HANNAxSCHLAPPIGColor
Red, Navy, Green, Natural