Name/Title
Pennsylvania coverlet with peacock logo, tied beiderwandEntry/Object ID
CDP 26.5.028Description
This figured & fancy coverlet has a peacock logo in the bottom cornerblocks. Based on the style and pattern, it can be attributed to Berks County, Pennsylvania.
The coverlet was woven in two panels, which are joined by a center seam. It has a floral centerfield pattern with flower blossom motifs that repeats two times. It has an elaborate fern on the sides and a curling leaf and rose border on the bottom. The coverlet has horizontal color stripes of navy, red, and light green wool on undyed cotton ground with self-fringe on the sides and applied fringe on the bottom. The tied Beiderwand weave structure uses light blue cotton tie-down threads in a 2:1 warp ratio.Context
Photographed in August 2026 in Turbotville, PA for the Coverlet Documentation Project. All rights reserved.Collection
Appleman CollectionMade/Created
Place
County
Berks CountyState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaColor
Navy, Red, Light Green, Natural
