Pennsylvania coverlet; tied half doublecloth; Henry Stager 1844

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet; tied half doublecloth; Henry Stager 1844

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.3.KBRW638

Description

Red, blue, navy, and natural figured tied half doublecloth coverlet with border and fringe on three sides. Two joined panels. Woven for F. Smit[h] by Henry Stager in Lebanon Co., Pennsylvania in 1844.

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Stager, Henry (E. Hanover Twp.)

Role

Weaver

Date made

1844

Place

County

Lebanon County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL LR

Transcription

1844 1844 1844

Type

Border inscription

Location

Bottom

Transcription

MA+B+H+STAGER / F+SMIT

Language

English

Translation

Manufactured by Henry Stager / F. Smit[h]

Color

Blue, Red, Navy, Natural