Pennsylvania coverlet; tied half doublecloth; Aaron Zelner 1840

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet; tied half doublecloth; Aaron Zelner 1840

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.3.KBRW568

Description

Yellow, red, navy, and natural figured tied half doublecloth coverlet with border and applied fringe on three sides. Seamless. Woven for Mary L. Brink by Aaron Zelner in Plumstead Twp., Bucks Co., Pennsylvania in 1840.

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Zelner, Aaron

Role

Weaver

Date made

1840

Place

Township

Plumstead Township

County

Bucks County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL LR

Transcription

MARY L / BRINK / MADE BY / A ZELNER / PLUMSTEAD / TONWSHIP / BUCKS,COU / 1840

Language

English

Color

Red, Yellow, Navy, Natural