Pennsylvania coverlet by Daniel Arnold (attr.), 1854, tied beiderwand

Photograph

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet by Daniel Arnold (attr.), 1854, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.132

Description

Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on 3 sides and self-fringe on 3 sides. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy, red, and light blue wool with undyed cotton. Double rose and star centerfield pattern; alternating bird border on sides and bottom. Attributed to Daniel Arnold, wove in 1854 with Peace and Plenty trademark in cornerblock.

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

1854

Place

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

PEACE/ AND/ PLENTY/ 1854

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Navy, Natural, Red, Light blue