Pennsylvania coverlet by Solomon Kuter for Elizabeth Gross, 1840, tied beiderwand
Entry/Object ID
2021.2.019
Description
Navy and red figured Tied Beiderwand coverlet; applied fringe on three sides (attached to top instead of bottom); seamless; floral border on three sides; Lilies of France centerfield pattern with starburst.
1840, Solomon Kuter, Trexlertown, Lehigh County, Pa.
For Elizabeth Gross
Collection
Br. Sixtus Collection
Acquisition
Accession
2021.2
Source or Donor
Davidick, Mr. & Mrs. Timothy J.
Acquisition Method
Donation
Credit 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
Kuter, Solomon
Role
Weaver
Date made
1840
Place
Town
Trexlertown
County
Lehigh County
State/Province
Pennsylvania
Country
United States of America
Notes
Woven for Elizabeth Gross
Woven Textile Details
Weave Type
Tied Beiderwand 3:1
Warp
Average Warp Count
36
Warp Colors
Natural
Weft
Weft Count
48
Weft Colors
Red, Navy, Natural
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscription
Location
LL
Transcription
SOLD BY/S.KUTER/AND MAN/UFACTORD/FOR/ELIZABETH/GROSS./1840.
