Name/Title
Pennsylvania coverlet; tied half doublecloth; William S. Mellinger 1840Entry/Object ID
CDP 25.3.KBRW627Description
Green, red, navy, and natural figured tied half doublecloth coverlet with border and self-fringe on three sides. Two joined panels. Woven by William S. Mellinger in Warwick Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania in 1840.Collection
Kitty Bell and Ron Walter CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Mellinger, William S.Role
WeaverDate made
1840Place
Township
Warwick TownshipCounty
Lancaster CountyState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL LRTranscription
W+S+MEL = / =LINGER+ / 1840Language
EnglishColor
Green, Red, Natural, Navy