Pennsylvania coverlet by F. Stohl for Susanna Landis, 1834, tied beiderwand
Name/Title
Pennsylvania coverlet by F. Stohl for Susanna Landis, 1834, tied beiderwandEntry/Object ID
CDP 26.5.036Description
This figured & fancy coverlet was woven by F. Stohl for Susanna Landis in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The two cornerblocks read "Susanna Landis F. Stohl 1834" The coverlet was woven in two panels, which are joined by a center seam. It has a "Double Rose" centerfield pattern with floral blossom motifs; the pattern repeats horizontally four times. It has a federal eagle and tree border on the sides and bottom with small stars along the outer edges of the sides and woven jibberish along the bottom edge. The coverlet has horizontal color stripes of red, navy, and green wool on undyed cotton ground with self-fringe on the sides and applied fringe on the bottom. The tied Beiderwand weave structure uses light blue cotton tie-down threads in a 4:1 warp ratio.Context
Photographed in August 2026 in Turbotville, PA for the Coverlet Documentation Project. All rights reserved.Collection
Appleman CollectionCategory
Double roses