Name/Title
Pennsylvania coverlet by Henry Fess, 1846, twill damaskEntry/Object ID
2023.4.002Description
Figured twill coverlet; red and navy wool. Two panels joined by a center seam (non-reversible). Floral border and fringe on three sides. Top edge finished with black fabric tape. Mended with multiple printed cotton patches; fraying bottom hem.Collection
Saint Vincent CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2023.4Source or Donor
Nancy Baughman, Lois BetlerAcquisition Method
DonationSource (if not Accessioned)
Nancy BaughmanNotes
Gift of Lois Betler.Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Fess, HenryRole
WeaverDate made
1846Place
County
Westmoreland CountyState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaWoven Textile Details
Weave Type
TwillWarp
Warp Colors
RedWarp Materials
WoolWeft
Weft Colors
NavyWeft Materials
WoolInscription/Signature/Marks
Location
LL, LRTranscription
MADE/BY/H.FESS/1846Material/Technique
WovenDimensions
Width
70-1/2 inLength
77 inDimension Notes
2 in fringe on sidesMaterials
Material Notes
All four fabric patches (red, blue, and two printed) are cotton. Fabric tape on top hem appears to be synthetic.
