Pennsylvania coverlet by John Wildin for Barbara Markey, 1838, tied beiderwand

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet by John Wildin for Barbara Markey, 1838, tied beiderwand

Description

Red, navy, green, and natural figured tied half doublecloth coverlet with border and self-fringe on three sides. Two joined panels. Woven for Barbara Markey by John Wildin in York Co., Pennsylvania in 1838.

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Wildin, John

Role

Weaver

Date made

1838

Place

County

York County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Location

LL

Transcription

JOHN WILDIN YORK COUNTY 1838

Material/Technique

Woven

Location

LR

Transcription

BARBARA MARKEY

Material/Technique

Woven