Name/Title
Pennsylvania coverlet by John Denholm, 1838, tied beiderwandEntry/Object ID
2023.4.001Description
Figured Tied Beiderwand coverlet; two loom widths joined by a center seam; distelfink border on three sides; self-fringe on sides and applied fringe on bottom; top edge finished with cotton tape.Red, pink, yellow, and navy with undyed cotton. Lilies of France centerfield pattern with sunburst motif. Woven by John Denholm in 1838.Collection
Saint Vincent Collection, Teaching CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2023.4Source or Donor
Nancy Baughman, Lois BetlerAcquisition Method
DonationSource (if not Accessioned)
Nancy Baughman, Lois BetlerNotes
Handed down to donor's motherMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Denholm, JohnRole
WeaverDate made
1838Place
County
Westmoreland CountyState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaWoven Textile Details
Weave Type
Tied BeiderwandWarp
Warp Colors
Natural, BlueWarp Materials
CottonWeft
Weft Colors
Navy, Yellow, Red, Pink, NaturalWeft Materials
Cotton, WoolNotes
2:1 warp ratioInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
MADE.BY/J.DENHOLM/1838Material/Technique
WovenDimensions
Width
71 inLength
97 inDimension Notes
Measured at longest and widest point.Dimension Description
Pattern MotifWidth
13-1/2 inLength
15-1/2 inColor
Red, Pink, Yellow, Navy, Natural
