Name/Title

Coverlet

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.013

Description

Navy, red, and ochre figured Tied Beiderwand coverlet; seamless; fringeless; Distelfink border on three sides; Tulip medallion with stars and pinecones in centerfield pattern. 1852, Joseph Turnbauch, Sugarloaf, Luzerne County, Pa. For William Ropp

Collection

Br. Sixtus Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2021.2

Source or Donor

Davidick, Mr. & Mrs. Timothy J.

Acquisition Method

Donation

Credit Line

Given in memory of Br. Sixtus Demshock C.F.X. and in honor of Br. Sixtus Roslevich O.S.B. by Timothy and Sherryl Davidick & Sons.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Turnbaugh, Joseph

Role

Weaver

Date made

1852

Place

* Untyped Place

Sugarloaf

County

Luzerne County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Notes

Woven for William Ropp

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Tied Beiderwand

Warp

Average Warp Count

33

Warp Colors

Blue, Natural

Weft

Weft Count

41

Weft Colors

Navy, Red, Yellow, Natural

Notes

2:1 warp ratio

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL,LR

Transcription

MADE.BY/JOSEPH/TURNBAUCH/SUGARLOAF/LUZERNE CO/FOR/WILLIAM/ROPP/PENN.1852

Material/Technique

Woven