Pennsylvania coverlet by Daniel Arnold (attr.), 1851, tied beiderwand, Peace and Plenty

Photograph

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet by Daniel Arnold (attr.), 1851, tied beiderwand, "Peace and Plenty"

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.282

Description

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. Double rose in lattice centerfield pattern; distelfink bird and tree border on sides and bottom. Attributed to Daniel Arnold, woven in 1851 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 Collection

Category

Double roses

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Arnold, Daniel

Attribution

Attributed to

Role

Weaver

Date made

1851

Place

Town

Chambersburg

County

Franklin County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

PEACE/AND/PLENTY/1851

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Natural, Navy, Red, Light blue