Pennsylvania coverlet, tied beiderwand

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.306

Description

Figured tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on three sides; self-fringe on sides and applied fringe on bottom. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy and red wool with undyed cotton. Floral tulip medallions and leaf fronds centerfield pattern; large rose border on sides; leafy border on bottom. Unknown weaver with peacock cornerblock.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, John and Janet Simmermaker Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Attribution

Attributed to

Place

County

Berks County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Color

Red, Navy, Natural