Pennsylvania coverlet by George S. Wingert, 1835, tied beiderwand

Photograph

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet by George S. Wingert, 1835, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

CDP 26.5.062

Description

This figured & fancy coverlet was woven by George S. Wingert in Landisburg, Perry County, Pennsylvania. The two cornerblocks read, "George S. Wingert Landisburg Perry County Penn-A 1835." The coverlet was woven in two panels, which are joined by a center seam. It has a Lilies of France centerfield pattern with sunburst motifs; the pattern repeats horizontally four times. It has a distelfink and rose border on the sides and bottom. The coverlet has horizontal color stripes of red and navy wool on undyed cotton ground with self-fringe on 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 Collection

Category

Lilies of France

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Wingert, George S.

Role

Weaver

Date made

1835

Place

* Untyped Place

Landisburg, Perry County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

GEORGE.S./WINGERT/LANDISBU=/RG.PERRY./COUNTY/PENN-A/1835

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Navy, Red, Natural