Name/Title
Pennsylvania coverlet by Christian K. Hinkel for Martha Koontz, 1851, tied beiderwandEntry/Object ID
CDP 25.8.309Description
Figured tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on three sides and self-fringe on both sides and bottom. Two panels joined by a center seam. Red, navy, and light green wool with undyed cotton. Double rose and tulip medallion lattice centerfield pattern; distelfink and rosebush border on sides; rose, vine, and geometric border on bottom. Woven by Christian K. Hinkel for Martha Koontz in 1851.Collection
Coverlet Documentation Project, John and Janet Simmermaker CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Hinkel, Christian K.Role
WeaverDate made
1851Place
Town
ShippensburgCounty
Cumberland CountyState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaNotes
Woven for Martha KoontzInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
MANUFACT/ URED + BY/ C+K+HINKEL/ SHIPPENS/ BURG/ PA+ 1851/ MARTHA/ KOONTZMaterial/Technique
WovenColor
Natural, Navy, Red, Green