Pennsylvania coverlet; tied half doublecloth; Christian K. HInkel 1847

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet; tied half doublecloth; Christian K. HInkel 1847

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.3.KBRW776

Description

Red, blue, navy, and natural figured tied half doublecloth coverlet with border and self-fringe on three sides. Two joined panels. Woven for Elizabeth Mowry by Christian K. Hinkel in Shippensburg, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania in 1847.

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Hinkel, Christian K.

Role

Weaver

Date made

1847

Place

Town

Shippensburg

County

Cumberland County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL LR

Transcription

MANUFACT / URED + BY / C+K+HINKEL / SHIPPENS / BURG / PA+ 1847 / ELIZABETH / MOWRY

Language

English

Color

Navy, Red, Blue, Natural