Coverlet photograph

Name/Title

Coverlet photograph

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.2.018

Description

Red, yellow, navy blue, and natural figured tied Beiderwand coverlet with distelfink & rosebush borders and self-fringe on three sides. Woven by Isaac Kepner for Elizabeth Koons in 1837.

Collection

Collection of West Overton Village

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Kepner, Isaac

Role

Weaver

Date made

1837

Place

Town

Pottstown

County

Montgomery County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Notes

Woven for Elizabeth Koons

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

ISAAC / KEPNER / B.OF.POTTS. / T.MONTGOM / RY.COUNTY / 1837 / ELIZABETH. / KOONS.

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Red, Yellow, Navy, Natural