Pennsylvania coverlet; tied half doublecloth; C. Batten 1837

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet; tied half doublecloth; C. Batten 1837

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.3.KBRW630

Description

Yellow, red, navy, and natural figured tied half doublecloth coverlet tight border and self-fringe on three sides. Two joined panels. Woven by C. Batten in Columbia, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania in 1837.

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Batten, C.

Role

Weaver

Date made

1837

Place

Borough

Columbia

County

Lancaster County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL LR

Transcription

COVERLET / 1837 / C+BATTEN / &.Co / COLUMBIA / PA.

Language

English

Color

Yellow, Red, Natural, Navy