Coverlet by John Gamble for Jane V. Gregg, 1842, doubleweave

Photograph

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Coverlet by John Gamble for Jane V. Gregg, 1842, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.3.534

Description

Red, navy, and natural figured doublecloth coverlet with border on three sides and self-fringe on two sides. One panel. Woven for Jane V. Gregg by John Gamble in 1842 in Pennsylvania.

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Gamble, John A.

Role

Weaver

Date made

1842

Place

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

UL LL

Transcription

JANE / V. GREGG. / WOVE IN / 1842.

Language

English

Color

Red, Navy, Natural