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.

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

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