Pennsylvania coverlet; tied half doublecloth; John Kaufman 1844

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet; tied half doublecloth; John Kaufman 1844

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.3.KBRW587

Description

Yellow, red, navy, and natural figured tied half doublecloth coverlet with border on three sides and applied fringe on four sides. Two joined panels. Woven for Eliza Swartley by John Kaufman in Pennsylvania in 1844.

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Kaufman, John

Role

Weaver

Date made

1844

Place

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL LR

Transcription

ELIZA+ / SWART / LEY / JOHNKA / UF MAN / 1844

Color

Red, Yellow, Navy, Natural