Name/Title
Pennsylvania coverlet by Henry Overholt for Mary Stoner, 1846, tied beiderwandEntry/Object ID
2021.1.001Description
Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on two sides and self-fringe on three sides with pink fabric tape on fourth edge. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy, red, and yellow wool with undyed cotton. medallion centerfield pattern; with floral border on sides; leaf border on bottom. Woven by Henry Overholt for Mary Stoner in 1846.Collection
Saint Vincent CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2021.1Source or Donor
Simpkins, StephanieCredit Line
Gift of Stephanie Simpkins.Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Overholt, Henry O.Role
WeaverDate made
1846Place
County
Westmoreland CountyState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaNotes
Woven for Mary StonerWoven Textile Details
Weave Type
Tied Beiderwand 2:1Warp
Warp Colors
Natural, BlueWarp Materials
CottonWeft
Weft Colors
Natural, Navy, Red, YellowWeft Materials
Cotton, WoolInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
WOVEN BY/HENRY O./OVERHOLT/FOR/MARY/STONER/1846/WEST'D/PENN.Material/Technique
WovenDimensions
Width
68-1/2 inLength
87 inDimension Description
Pattern UnitHeight
7-1/4 inWidth
6-3/4 inColor
Natural, Navy, Red, Yellow