Name/Title
Pennsylvania coverlet by Fredrick Weaver, 1848, tied beiderwandEntry/Object ID
CDP 26.5.053Description
This figured & fancy coverlet was woven by Fredrick Weaver near Aaronsburg, Centre County, Pennsylvania. The two cornerblocks read "Fredrick Weaver Near Aaronsburg Centre Co 1848 Pa."
It was woven full-width and has no center seam. It has a floral tile centerfield pattern that repeats four times. It has a drooping tulip border on the sides and bottom. The coverlet has a gold, green, and red wool pattern 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 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
Weaver, FrederickRole
WeaverDate made
1848Place
* Untyped Place
Aaronsburg, Centre CountyState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
FREDRICK./WEAVER./NEAR.AA/RONSBURG/CENTRE.CO/1848 PAMaterial/Technique
WovenColor
Red, Green, Gold, Natural
