Name/Title
Pennsylvania coverlet by Emanuel Ettinger and Co., 1849, tied beiderwandEntry/Object ID
CDP 26.5.015Description
This figured & fancy coverlet was woven by Emanuel Ettinger in Aaronsburg, Centre County, Pennsylvania in 1849. The two cornerblocks read, "E. Ettinger & Co. Aaronsburg Centre County 1869."
The coverlet was woven full-width and has no center seam. It has a leaf medallion centerfield pattern with star motifs; the pattern repeats horizontally four times. It has a rose basket border on the sides and bottom with small stars around the outer edges. The coverlet has a red, navy, and green wool pattern on undyed cotton ground with self-fringe on the sides and bottom. The tied Beiderwand weave structure uses light blue cotton tie-down threads in a 2:1 warp ratio.Context
Photographed in August 2026 in Turbotville, PA for the Coverlet Documentation Project. All rights reserved.Collection
Appleman CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Ettinger and Co.Role
WeaverDate made
1849Place
Town
AaronsburgCounty
Center CountyState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
E.ETTINGER/&. CO/AARONS/BURG/CENTRE/COUNTY/1849Material/Technique
WovenColor
Natural, Navy, Red, Green
