Pennsylvania coverlet by Fehr and Keck, 1845, doubleweave

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet by Fehr and Keck, 1845, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.318

Description

Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on 3 sides and applied fringe on both sides and bottom. Woven full-width; seamless. Green, red, and orange wool with undyed cotton. Floral tile centerfield pattern; rose vine border on sides and bottom. Woven by Fehr and Keck in 1845.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, John and Janet Simmermaker Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Fehr & Keck

Role

Weaver

Date made

1845

Place

Town

Emaus

County

Lehigh County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

MANUFAC/ TORED/ BYFEHR &/ KECK/ EMAUS/ 1845

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Natural, Red, Green, Orange