Pennsylvania coverlet by Andrew Kump, 1843, tied beiderwand

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet by Andrew Kump, 1843, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

WC180

Description

Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on 3 sides and self fringe on 3 sides. Two panels joined by a center seam.Navy, green, and red wool with undyed cotton. Floral centerfield pattern; tree and bird border on sides and on bottom. Woven by Andrew Kump in 1843.

Context

Photographed in August 2025 for the Coverlet Documentation Project.

Collection

Marty Schlabach and Mary Jean Welser Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Kump, Andrew

Role

Weaver

Date made

1843

Place

Town

Hanover

County

York County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL and LR

Transcription

A. KUMP / HANO / VER / 1843

Translation

A KUMP HANOVER 1843

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Natural, Navy, Red, Green