Pennsylvania coverlet by Benjamin Ely for T.T. and J.S., 1836, tied beiderwand

Photograph

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet by Benjamin Ely for T.T. and J.S., 1836, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.3.633

Description

Red, navy, and natural figured tied half doublecloth coverlet with border on three sides. Two joined panels. Woven for T. T. and J. S. by Benjamin Ely in Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania in 1836.

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Ely, Benjamin

Role

Weaver

Date made

1836

Place

County

Lancaster County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL LR

Transcription

BENJA / MINELY / T + T / J + S / 1836

Language

English

Color

Red, Natural, Navy