Pennsylvania coverlet by George Niclas for Margaret Duck, 1840, tied beiderwand
Entry/Object ID
2017.1.074
Description
Figured coverlet; undyed and blue cotton and red, yellow (mustard), and blue wool, tied double cloth (Beiderwand). Coverlet is made of two panels joined by a central seam. Selvedges on either side. Bottom edge is hemmed. Top edge is bound in pink cotton with yellow dots (recent repair). Central motif of alternating medallions. One is four lilies surrounding a central star; the alternating medallion is four roses. Bordering central area, on both sides, is a chain of leafy vines. Corner block on right and lefthand side at bottom. Below corner block is weaver's name; "CHAMBG" follows next to it in repeat. A secondary border of a double row of stars is on the outer edge of both sides and bottom.
Collection
ATHM Collection
Acquisition
Accession
2017.1
Source or Donor
American Textile History Museum
Acquisition Method
Transfer
Credit Line
Transfer from the ATHM in Lowell, MA upon its closing in 2017
Made/Created
Artist
Nicklas, George
Date made
1840
Place
Town
Chambersburg
County
Franklin County
State/Province
Pennsylvania
Country
United States of America
Notes
Woven for Margaret Duck
Woven Textile Details
Weave Type
Tied Beiderwand 4:1
Notes
Near ribless
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscription
Location
LL, LR
Transcription
MARGA/RE T/DUCK/1840
Type
Border inscription
Location
band above lower border weaver at far ends of band, location repeated across center
