Pennsylvania coverlet by Joseph Schnee for J. L., tied beiderwand
Entry/Object ID
2017.2.066
Description
Figured coverlet; undyed and blue cotton and red and olive wool, tied double cloth (Beiderwand). Hemmed top, sides and bottom fringed. Central motif consists of various shaped blocks on a ground that has alternating bands of red and green. The red band contains four lilies forming a circular pattern alternating with a wheel that is accented with stars and has a single flower at its center. The green band contains a sunburst within a rectangle and a scalloped octagon that is filled with a stylized floral pattern. Border, on three sides, consists of a chain of grapevines. Secondary border along outer edge is a row of small eight-pointed stars.
Collection
Hawthorne Collection (ATHM)
Acquisition
Accession
2017.2
Credit Line
Transfer from the Hawthorne Collection upon the closing of the ATHM in Lowell, MA in 2017
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Schnee, Joseph
Role
Weaver
Date made
circa 1836
Place
Town
Freeburg
County
Snyder County
State/Province
Pennsylvania
Country
United States of America
Notes
Woven for a client with initials J. L. Notes also mention Perry and Lewisburg, Union Co., Pa.
Woven Textile Details
Weave Type
Tied Beiderwand
Warp
Warp Colors
Natural, Blue
Notes
2:1 warp ratio
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscription
Location
LL, LR
Transcription
JOSEPH/SCHNEE/FREE-/BURG.J/PENN. L.
Material/Technique
Woven
Notes
Apparent initials J.L. are small and difficult to read at the line ends.
