Maryland coverlet by Jonathan Garber for Lydia Halberstadt, 1840, tied beiderwand

Photograph

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Maryland coverlet by Jonathan Garber for Lydia Halberstadt, 1840, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.3.535

Description

Red, green, navy, and natural figured tied half doublecloth coverlet with border and self-fringe on three sides. Two joined panels. Woven for Lydia Halberstadt by Jonathan Garber in Beaver Dams, Frederick Co., Maryland in 1840.

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Garber, Jonathan

Role

Weaver

Date made

1840

Place

County

Frederick County

State/Province

Maryland

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL LR

Transcription

JONATHAN / GARBER. / FREDERICK / CO + MD + / 1840

Language

English

Type

Border inscription

Location

LL LR

Transcription

NO MAN CAN BETTER IT + LYDIA HALBERSTADT

Language

English

Color

Red, Green, Navy, Natural