Pennsylvania coverlet manufactured by H. & A. Seifert for Lusetta Lane, 1849, tied beiderwand
Entry/Object ID
2008.1.229
Description
This figured & fancy coverlet was manufactured by Henry and Andrew Seifert in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania for Lusetta Lane in 1849. The two cornerblocks read "Superior coverlets manufactured the latest fashion by H. & A. Seifert Mechanicsburg Cumberland County Pennsylvania A.D. 1849." Repeating along the bottom border is the inscription "This is the property of Lusetta Lane."
The coverlet was woven full-width and has no center seam. It has a large sunburst medallion centerfield pattern that repeats horizontally three times. It has a floral border on the sides and bottom with tulips and sunflowers. The coverlet has horizontal color stripes of red, dark blue, and green wool on undyed cotton ground with self-fringe on the sides and bottom. The tied Beiderwand weave structure uses light blue cotton tie-down threads in a 2:1 warp ratio.
Collection
Foster and Muriel McCarl Collection
Acquisition
Accession
2008.1
Source or Donor
McCarl, Foster & Muriel
Acquisition Method
Gift
Credit Line
gift of Foster & Muriel McCarl
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Seifert, Henry
Role
Manufacturer
Artist
Seifert, Andrew
Role
Manufacturer
Date made
1849
Place
Town
Mechanicsburg
County
Cumberland County
State/Province
Pennsylvania
Country
United States of America
Notes
Woven for Lusetta Lane
Woven Textile Details
Weave Type
Tied Beiderwand 2:1, Tied Beiderwand
Warp
Warp Colors
Natural, Blue
Warp Materials
Cotton
Weft
Weft Colors
Red, Navy, Natural
Weft Materials
Cotton, Wool
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription
Location
LL, LR, UL, UR
Transcription
SUPERIOR/COVERLETs/MANUFACTURED/THE LATEST FASHION/BY. H.& A.SEIFERt/MECHANICSBURG/CUMBERLAND COUNtY/PENNSYLVANIA/ A.D. 1849
