Pennsylvania coverlet by Daniel Goodman for J. and R. Harter, 1842, tied beiderwand

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet by Daniel Goodman for J. and R. Harter, 1842, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.211

Description

Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on 3 sides and applied fringe on sides and bottom. Woven full-width; seamless. Navy, red, and light green wool with undyed cotton. Leafy centerfield pattern; birds and roses border on sides and bottom. Woven by Daniel Goodman for J. and R. Harter in 1842.

Context

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

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, John and Janet Simmermaker Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Goodman, Daniel

Role

Weaver

Date made

1842

Place

* Untyped Place

Nescopeck

County

Luzerne County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Notes

Woven for J. and R. Harter

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

MADE. BY./ DANIEL/ GOODMAN/ NESCOPECK./ LUZERNE CO/ FOR/ J. AND R./ HARTER/ PENN. 1842

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Navy, Natural, Green, Red