Pennsylvania coverlet by Jacob Schnell, 1860, tied beiderwand
Entry/Object ID
2008.1.298
Description
Beiderwand; white, natural, blue warp is visible; seamless; fringe on 3 sides; floral border on all 4 sides; 9 large floral medallions in centerfield; 4 corner blocks with leaves, flowers and stars around inscription
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
Schnell, Jacob
Role
Weaver
Date made
1860
Place
Town
Shrewsberry, York
County
York County
State/Province
Pennsylvania
Country
United States of America
Woven Textile Details
Weave Type
Tied Beiderwand
Notes
Appears to be 2:1 with mixed white and blue pattern warp
