Name/Title
Pennsylvania coverlet by H.R. Williams, 1848, tied beiderwandEntry/Object ID
CDP 26.5.042Description
This figured & fancy coverlet was woven by H.R. Williams in Clinton County, Pennsylvania in 1848. The two cornerblocks read "H.R. Williams & Co. Clinton Co Pa 1848" with eagle.
The coverlet was woven full-width and has no center seam. It has centerfield pattern of solid roses with oak leaf motifs; the pattern repeats horizontally four times. It has a flowerpot border on the sides and bottom. The coverlet has a navy, gold, green, and red 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
Williams, H.R.Role
WeaverDate made
1848Place
County
Clinton CountyState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
H.R.WILL/LAMS.&Co/CLINTON/CO PA/1848Material/Technique
WovenColor
Navy, Red, Green, Gold, Natural
