Pennsylvania coverlet; tied half doublecloth; John Smith 1836

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet; tied half doublecloth; John Smith 1836

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.3.KBRW671

Description

Yellow, red, navy, and natural figured tied half doublecloth coverlet with border and fringe on three sides. Woven for A. Davis by John Smith in Schaefferstown, Heidelberg Twp., Lebanon Co., Pennsylvania in 1836.

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Smith, John

Role

Weaver

Date made

1836

Place

Town

Schaefferstown

County

Lebanon County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL LR

Transcription

JOHN / SMITH / 1836 / A + / DAVIS

Type

Border inscription

Location

Bottom

Transcription

J+S+PATENT

Language

English

Color

Yellow, Red, Navy, Natural