Pennsylvania coverlet by Daniel Arnold for John Piers, 1839, tied beiderwand

Photograph

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet by Daniel Arnold for John Piers, 1839, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

CDP 26.2.001

Description

Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on 3 sides. No fringe; sides re-finished with fabric tape edges. Two panels joined by a center seam. Blue, pink, and green wool with undyed cotton. Double roses and rosette centerfield pattern; distelfink border on sides and bottom. Woven by Daniel Arnold for John Piers in 1837.

Context

This coverlet was photographed at the McCarl Gallery on 2/20/2026 for the Coverlet Documentation Project. All rights reserved.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

JOHN / PIERS / 1837 / D.ARNOLD

Material/Technique

Woven

Type

Border inscription

Location

Bottom border

Transcription

CHAMB G+

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Pink, Green, Natural, Navy