Name/Title
CoverletEntry/Object ID
2024.3.002Description
Navy, red, green and natural figured tied Beiderwand coverlet. Two panels joined by a center seam with self-fringe on three sides. Round Floral Cross centerfield pattern with floral vine border on three sides. Wide cloth strip affixed to reinforce top hem on front and back.Collection
Saint Vincent CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2024.3Source or Donor
eBayAcquisition Method
PurchaseMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Fennel, John Michael Jr.Role
WeaverDate made
1846Place
Township
Salem townshipCounty
Westmoreland CountyState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaWoven Textile Details
Weave Type
Tied Beiderwand 2:1Warp
Warp Colors
NaturalWarp Materials
CottonWeft
Weft Colors
Natural, Red, Green, NavyWeft Materials
Cotton, WoolInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
MADEBY/MICHAEL/FENNEL/FORMISS/MARGARET/CALWELL/1846Material/Technique
WovenDimensions
Width
79 inLength
69 inDimension Notes
3 inch fringe