Name/Title
Pennsylvania by J. Hillier, 1857, tied beiderwandEntry/Object ID
CDP 26.5.049Description
This figured & fancy coverlet was woven by J. Hillier in Larry's Creek, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. The two cornerblocks read "M. Facture by J. Hillier Larry's Creek Lycoming CO PA 1851."
It was woven full-width and has no center seam. It has a central compass medallion with floral motifs and a rose basket border on three sides. The coverlet has a navy, green, and red wool pattern on undyed cotton ground with self-fringe on the sides and bottom. The tied Beiderwand weave structure uses supplementary light blue cotton tie-down threads in a 3:1 warp ratio.Context
Photographed in August 2026 in Turbotville, PA for the Coverlet Documentation Project. All rights reserved.Collection
Appleman CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Hillier, J.Role
WeaverDate made
1857Place
* Untyped Place
Larry's CreekCounty
Lycoming CountyState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
M.FACTURE/BY/J.HILLIER/LARRYS/CREEK/LYCOMING/CO PA/ 1857Material/Technique
WovenColor
Navy, Red, Green, Natural
