Pennsylvania coverlet by Benjamin Angstad, 1838, tied beiderwand
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Pennsylvania coverlet by Benjamin Angstad, 1838, tied beiderwandEntry/Object ID
CDP 26.5.009Description
This figured & fancy coverlet was woven by Benjamin Angstad in Lewisburg, Union County, Pennsylvania in 1838. The two cornerblocks read "Benjn Angstad Lewisburg Penn. 1838" The coverlet was woven in two panels, which are joined by a center seam. It has a "Double Roses" centerfield pattern with flower blossom motifs; the pattern repeats horizontally four times. It has a grapevine border on the sides and bottom with small diamonds along the outer edges. The coverlet has horizontal color stripes of red, navy, and green wool pattern on undyed cotton ground with self-fringe on the sides and 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 Turbotville, PA for the Coverlet Documentation Project. All rights reserved.Collection
Appleman CollectionCategory
Double roses