Pennsylvania coverlet; tied half doublecloth; John Cleaver 1841

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet; tied half doublecloth; John Cleaver 1841

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.3.KBRW710

Description

Green, red, navy, and natural figured tied half doublecloth coverlet with border and applied fringe on three sides. Two joined panels. Woven by John Cleaver in Forks Twp., Northampton Co., Pennsylvania in 1841.

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Cleever, John

Role

Weaver

Date made

1841

Place

Township

Forks Township

County

Northampton County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

UL UR LL LR

Transcription

MADE.BY / J.CLEEVER / FORGS / TOUNSCHIP / NOR T. CO / 18 41

Language

English

Color

Red, Green, Natural, Navy