Name/Title
Pennsylvania coverlet by David Menser, 1859, tied beiderwandEntry/Object ID
HS2012.18.1Description
Coverlet woven by David Menser. The border pattern is distelfink and rosebush.
The coverlet was woven in two panels, which are joined by a center seam. The floral centerfield pattern repeats horizontally four times. It has borders and self-fringe on the bottom and sides. The coverlet has red, ochre, and dark blue wool pattern on undyed cotton ground. The tied Beiderwand weave structure uses a 2:1 warp ratio. The two cornerblocks read "Made by David Menser for [ ] 1859," with a blank space intended for a client's name.Context
Photographed in June 2026 for the Coverlet Documentation Project.Collection
Collection of Somerset Historical CenterMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Menser, DavidRole
WeaverDate made
1859Place
Township
Somerset TownshipCounty
Somerset CountyState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL LRTranscription
MADE BY / DAVID / MENSER / FOR / 1859Language
EnglishColor
Red, Yellow, Black, Natural
