Pennsylvania coverlet; tied half doublecloth; Peter Hartung 1834

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet; tied half doublecloth; Peter Hartung 1834

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.3.KBRW619

Description

Red, navy, and natural figured tied half doublecloth coverlet with border and fringe on three sides. Two joined panels. Woven for Nancy Beker by Peter Hartung (Harting) in Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania in 1834.

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Hartung, Peter

Role

Weaver

Date made

1834

Place

County

Lancaster County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL LR

Transcription

PETER / HART / TUNG / 1834 / NANCY / BEKER

Color

Red, Natural, Navy