Pennsylvania coverlet; tied half doublecloth; Henry Brehm 1834

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet; tied half doublecloth; Henry Brehm 1834

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.3.KBRW615

Description

Yellow, red, navy, and natural figured tied half doublecloth coverlet with border and fringe on three sides. Two joined panels. Woven for S. Forry by Henry Brehm in Womelsdorf, Berks Co., Pennsylvania.

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Brehm, Henry

Role

Weaver

Date made

1834

Place

Town

Womelsdorf

County

Berks County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL LR

Transcription

HENRY / BERHM / WOM / ELS / DORF / 1834 / S+FORRY

Language

English

Color

Yellow, Red, Natural, Navy