Pennsylvania coverlet (attr.), tied beiderwand

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet (attr.), tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

WC084

Description

Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on 4 sides and applied fringe on sides and bottom. Woven full-width; seamless. Red wool with undyed cotton. Star center medallion centerfield pattern; abstract border on sides; cornucopia border on bottom. Unknown weaver.

Context

Photographed in August 2025 for the Coverlet Documentation Project.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, Marty Schlabach and Mary Jean Welser Collection

Category

Center medallion

Color

Red, Natural