Pennsylvania coverlet by Reuben Peter, 1838, tied beiderwand

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet by Reuben Peter, 1838, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.022

Description

Red and natural figured tied beiderwand coverlet with border and fringe on three sides. Seamless. Woven by Reuben Peter in 1848 in Heidelberg Twp., Lehigh Co., Pennsylvania.

Collection

John and Janet Simmermaker Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Peter, Reuben

Role

Weaver

Date made

1848

Place

Township

Heidelberg Township

County

Lehigh County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL LR

Transcription

MADE+BY / R+PETER+ / IN.HEIDEL / BERG+

Language

English

Color

Red, Natural