coverlet

Object/Artifact

Historical Society of Carroll County, Maryland

Name/Title

coverlet

Entry/Object ID

1957.687.001

Description

Coverlet. John K. Striebig. Jacquard; warp of natural cotton; weft of red and blue wool. Two pieces, seamed down center. Field has rows of medallions composed of 4 large flowers, alternating with rows of stars with 8 double-points. Two identical corner blocks read "MARY BEASMAN MADE BY JOHN K. STRIEBIG 1842."

Context

The coverlet was made for Mary Beasman by John K. Striebig (b. 1 July 1798 – d. 16 May 1868) who was born and died in York County, PA. He is buried in Salem Union Cemetery Jacobus, York County.

Acquisition

Accession

1957.687

Source or Donor

Beasman, Mary

Acquisition Method

Gift

General Notes

Note

Original deed of gift reads "Coverlet - Mary Baseman - made by John R. Striebig 1842". AF tag on roll reads: John Streibig, cr. 1842. Red, white, blue coverlet. John K. Striebig (b. 1 July 1798 – d. 16 May 1868) was born and died in York County, PA. He is buried in Salem Union Cemetery Jacobus, York County.