Name/Title
Pennsylvania coverlet; tied half doublecloth; John Kirst 1849Entry/Object ID
CDP 25.3.KBRW691Description
Red, green, and natural figured tied half doublecloth coverlet with border and fringe on three sides. Two joined panels. Woven for Elizabeth Heffner by John Kirst in Centre Twp., Berks Co., Pennsylvania in 1849.Collection
Kitty Bell and Ron Walter CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Kirst, JohnRole
WeaverDate made
1849Place
Township
Centre TownshipCounty
Berks CountyState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL LRTranscription
MANUFACTUREDxBY / JOHNxKIRSTxCENTER / TOUNSHIP x 1848x / ELIZABETHxHEFFNER