Name/Title
Pennsylvania coverlet by Isaac Kepner for Elizabeth Koons, 1837, tied beiderwandEntry/Object ID
CDP 25.2.018Description
Red, yellow, navy blue, and natural figured tied Beiderwand coverlet with distelfink & rosebush borders and self-fringe on three sides. Woven by Isaac Kepner for Elizabeth Koons in 1837.Collection
Collection of West Overton VillageAcquisition
Notes
Photographed 9/17/2025 in Scottdale, PA for the Coverlet Documentation Project.Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Kepner, IsaacRole
WeaverDate made
1837Place
Town
PottstownCounty
Montgomery CountyState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaNotes
Woven for Elizabeth KoonsInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
ISAAC / KEPNER / B.OF.POTTS. / T.MONTGOM / RY.COUNTY / 1837 / ELIZABETH. / KOONS.Material/Technique
WovenColor
Red, Yellow, Navy, Natural
