Pennsylvania coverlet; tied half doublecloth; Peter Shellenberger 1839

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet; tied half doublecloth; Peter Shellenberger 1839

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.3.KBRW739

Description

Red, blue, 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, Juanita Co., Pennsylvania in 1839. Clarita Anderson's spelling as "Shallenberger" is incorrect (see Web Links below).

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, Navy, Natural