Name/Title
CoverletEntry/Object ID
2017.1.138Description
Design: eight-pointed star with four tulips within a circle within the star, borders: leaves with stylized flowers, and half medallions (border appears to be a second design not related to the central design), corner: Inscription: Manufactured by Martin Hoke York PA/ AD 1844 (only at the bottom)
Made with cotton and wool. Undyed, blue, green, redCollection
ATHM CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2017.1Source or Donor
American Textile History MuseumAcquisition Method
TransferCredit Line
Transfer from the ATHM in Lowell, MA upon its closing in 2017Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Hoke, MartinRole
WeaverDate made
1844Place
Town
YorkCounty
York CountyState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaWoven Textile Details
Weave Type
Tied BeiderwandNotes
2:1Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
MANUFACTURED BY/MARTIN HOKE YORK PA/AD 1844Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old NumberOther Number
1969.1Dimensions
Width
42 inLength
100 inDimension Notes
Width is times two.