Pennsylvania coverlet by Daniel Arnold, 1842, tied beiderwand

Photograph

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet by Daniel Arnold, 1842, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.063

Description

Blue, navy, and natural figured tied beiderwand coverlet with border and self-fringe on three sides. Two joined panels. Woven by Daniel Arnold in Chambersburg, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania in 1842.

Context

Photographed on 9/5/2025 in Winamac, IN for the Coverlet Documentation Project. All rights reserved.

Collection

John and Janet Simmermaker Collection

Category

Double roses

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Arnold, Daniel

Role

Weaver

Date made

1842

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 / 1842

Language

English

Color

Blue, Natural, Navy