Pennsylvania coverlet; tied half doublecloth; Peter Shellenberger 1839

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet; tied half doublecloth; Peter Shellenberger 1839

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.3.KBRW744

Description

Red, green, navy, and natural figured tied half doublecloth coverlet with border and self-fringe on three sides. Two joined panels. Woven by Peter Shellenberger in Richfield, Juniata Co., Pennsylvania in 1839.

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Shellenberger, Peter

Role

Weaver

Date made

1839

Place

Village

Richfield

County

Juniata County, Snyder County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL LR

Transcription

JUNIATA / CO. PENN+ / 1839+ P.S.

Language

English

Color

Red, Green, Navy, Natural