Pennsylvania coverlet; tied half doublecloth; Abraham Lapp1838

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet; tied half doublecloth; Abraham Lapp1838

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.3.KBRW571

Description

Green, red, navy, and natural figured tied half doublecloth coverlet with border and applied fringe on three sides. Two joined panels. Woven for A. Engard by Abraham Lapp in New Britain Twp, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania in 1838.

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Lapp, Abraham

Attribution

Attributed to

Role

Weaver

Date made

1838

Place

Town

New Britain

County

Bucks County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL LR

Transcription

NEW.BRI / TAIN TOW / BUCKS. COU. / 1838 / A:ENGARD

Language

English

Color

Red, Green, Navy, Natural

Web Links and URLs

Likely gravesite of client.