Pennsylvania coverlet, 1850, tied beiderwand
Name/Title
Pennsylvania coverlet, 1850, tied beiderwandEntry/Object ID
CDP 26.4.015Description
This figured & fancy coverlet was woven in 1850. The two cornerblocks read "1850" with a sunburst logo. The coverlet was woven full-width and has no center seam. It has a double-curl center medallion centerfield pattern with a floral border on the sides and a leafy border on the bottom. The coverlet has a navy wool pattern on undyed cotton ground with self-fringe on the sides and applied fringe on the bottom. The tied Beiderwand weave structure uses light blue cotton tie-down threads in a 2:1 warp ratio.Context
Photographed in August 2026 in Muncy, PA for the Coverlet Documentation Project. All rights reserved.Collection
Muncy Historical Society CollectionCategory
Center medallion