Name/Title
Pennsylvania coverlet by Daniel Arnold (attr.), 1848, tied beiderwand; "peace and plenty"Entry/Object ID
2017.1.126Description
Figured coverlet; undyed and blue cotton and blue wool, tied double cloth (Beiderwand). Coverlet has two panels joined by a center seam. Hem on top is turned under and stitched closed; fringe on sides and bottom. Central motif is a variation on four roses set on point that alternate with stylized thistle. Woven text in bottom corners. Border consisting of pairs of birds flanking trees is on bottom and sides. A secondary border is on the outer edge and contains a row of eight pointed stars.Collection
ATHM CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2017.1Source or Donor
American Textile History MuseumAcquisition Method
TransferCredit Line
Transfer from the ATHM in Lowell, MA upon its closing in 2017Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Arnold, DanielAttribution
Attributed toRole
WeaverDate made
1848Woven Textile Details
Weave Type
Tied Beiderwand, Tied Beiderwand 2:1Warp
Warp Colors
Natural, Light blueWarp Materials
CottonWeft
Weft Colors
Natural, NavyWeft Materials
Cotton, WoolNotes
Crosson typeInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
PEACE/AND/PLENTY/1848Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old NumberOther Number
2004.98.72
