Name/Title
Pennsylvania coverlet by Benjamin Angstad, tied beiderwandEntry/Object ID
CDP 26.5.030Description
This figured & fancy coverlet was woven by Benjamin Angstad in Lewisburg, Union County, Pennsylvania. The two cornerblocks read "Benjn Angstad Lewisburg Penn-"
The coverlet was woven full-width and has no center seam. It has a curling leaf centerfield pattern with starball motifs; the pattern repeats horizontally four times. It has a grapevine border on the sides and bottom with small stars along the outer edges. The coverlet has a red, navy, and green wool pattern on undyed cotton ground with self-fringe on the sides. 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 CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Angstad, BenjaminRole
WeaverPlace
Borough
LewisburgCounty
Union CountyState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
BENJN/ANGSTAD/LEWIS/BURG./PENN-Material/Technique
WovenColor
Natural, Navy, Red, Light Green
