Name/Title
Power-woven coverlet, tied beiderwandEntry/Object ID
CDP 26.5.075Description
This figured & fancy coverlet was likely power-woven in a Pennsylvania manufactory ca. 1850-1880. It has no inscription.
The coverlet was woven full-width and has no center seam. It has a center medallion pattern with a central star in a floral wreath, with eagles in the four corners and an elaborate floral border on all sides. The coverlet has a red wool pattern on undyed cotton ground with self-fringe on the sides and no fringe on the bottom. The power-woven tied Beiderwand weave structure uses light blue cotton tie-down threads in a 4:1 warp ratio.Context
Photographed in August 2026 in Turbotville, PA for the Coverlet Documentation Project. All rights reserved.Collection
Appleman Collection
