Name/Title
Pennsylvania coverlet by Ettinger and Co., 1853, tied beiderwandEntry/Object ID
CDP 26.5.012Description
This figured & fancy coverlet was woven by Ettinger and Co. in Aaronsburg, Centre County, Pennsylvania in 1853. The four cornerblocks read, "Ettinger and Co. Aaronsburg Centre Co. 1853" with the dates cut off at the top hem.
The coverlet was woven full-width and has no center seam. It has a floral center medallion centerfield pattern with a floral and leaf border on the sides and a leafy border on the bottom and top. The coverlet has a red, navy, and gold 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 3:1 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
1853Place
Town
AaronsburgCounty
Center CountyState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
UL, UR, LL, LRTranscription
ETTINGER/ AND CO+/ AARONS+/BURG+CE/NTRE+CO+/1853Material/Technique
WovenColor
Natural, Navy, Red, Gold
