Pennsylvania coverlet; tied half doublecloth; Peter Leisey 1834

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet; tied half doublecloth; Peter Leisey 1834

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.3.KBRW632

Description

Red, navy, and natural figured tied half doublecloth coverlet with border and fringe on three sides. Two joined panels. Woven by Peter Leisey in Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania, 1834.

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Leisey, Peter

Role

Weaver

Date made

1834

Place

County

Lancaster County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL LR

Transcription

MADE / BY / PETER / LEISEY / LANCAS / TER+CO / 1834

Language

English

Type

Border inscription

Location

Left, Right

Transcription

A TLER

Color

Red, Natural, Navy