Name/Title
Pennsylvania coverlet by John S. Goodman for Eliza Akerley, 1851, tied beiderwandEntry/Object ID
2021.2.007Description
Eliza Johnson was born in 1808 in Rhode Island. Around 1830, she wed Justus T. Alertly in what was then Luzerne County, PA (now Lackawanna). They settled in Scott Township, Luzerne County (now Lackawanna) where Justus worked as a farmer. They had eight sons: Aaron, John, Nelson, Loran, Truman, Enos, Monander, and Rowland.
Navy, red, green figured Tied Beiderwand coverlet; seamless; no fringe; distelfink border on three sides; tulip medallion with fan motif and hexes in centerfield pattern.
1851, John S. Goodman, Black Creek, Luzerne County, Pa.
For Eliza AkerleyCollection
Br. Sixtus CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2021.2Source or Donor
Davidick, Mr. & Mrs. Timothy J.Acquisition Method
DonationCredit Line
Given in memory of Br. Sixtus Demshock C.F.X. and in honor of Br. Sixtus Roslevich O.S.B. by Timothy and Sherryl Davidick & Sons.Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Goodman, John S.Role
WeaverDate made
1851Place
Town
Black CreekCounty
Luzerne CountyState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaNotes
Woven for Eliza AkerleyWoven Textile Details
Weave Type
Tied BeiderwandWarp
Average Warp Count
33Warp Colors
Blue, NaturalWeft
Weft Count
39Weft Colors
Navy, Red, GreenNotes
2:1 warp ratioInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL,LRTranscription
MADE BY/JOHN S./GOODMAN/BLACK CREEK/LUZERNE Co./FOR/ELIZA/AKERLEY/PENN.1851Material/Technique
Woven
