Name/Title
Pennsylvania coverlet by Daniel Arnold (attr.), 1848, tied beiderwand, "Peace and Plenty"Entry/Object ID
CDP 25.8.281Description
Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on 3 sides and self-fringe on sides and bottom. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy, light blue, and red wool with undyed cotton. Floral centerfield pattern; distelfink bird and tree border on sides and bottom. Attributed to Daniel Arnold, woven in 1848 with "Peace and Plenty" trademark.Context
Photographed on 9/5/2025 in Winamac, IN for the Coverlet Documentation Project.Collection
Coverlet Documentation Project, John and Janet Simmermaker CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Arnold, DanielAttribution
Attributed toRole
WeaverDate made
1848Place
Town
ChambersburgCounty
Franklin CountyState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
PEACE/AND/PLENTY/1848Material/Technique
WovenColor
Natural, Navy, Light blue, Red