Pennsylvania coverlet; tied half doublecloth; John Kirst 1848

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet; tied half doublecloth; John Kirst 1848

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.3.KBRW690

Description

Red, navy, and natural figured tied half doublecloth coverlet with border and fringe on three sides. Two joined panels. Woven for Elisabeth Richard by John Kirst in Centre Twp., Berks Co., Pennsylvania in 1848.

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Kirst, John

Role

Weaver

Date made

1848

Place

Township

Centre Township

County

Berks County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL LR

Transcription

MANUFACTUREDxBY / JOHNxKIRSTxCENTER / TOUNSHIP x 1848x / ELISABETHxRICHARD

Language

English

Color

Red, Navy