Pennsylvania coverlet; tied half doublecloth; Thomas Fehr 1838

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet; tied half doublecloth; Thomas Fehr 1838

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.3.KBRW708

Description

Blue, red, navy, and natural figured tied half doublecloth coverlet with border and applied fringe on three sides. Two joined panels. Woven for Joel Wertz by Thomas Fehr in Lower Saucon Twp., Northampton Co., Pennsylvania in 1838.

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Fehr, Thomas

Role

Weaver

Date made

1838

Place

Town

Lower Saucon

County

Northampton County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL LR

Transcription

MADE+BY+ / T+FEHR / IN+LOWER / SAUCON+ / FOR. / JOEL+ / WERTZ+ / 1838.

Language

English

Color

Red, Blue, Navy, Natural