Name/Title
Pennsylvania coverlet by H.R. Williams, 1851, tied beiderwandEntry/Object ID
CDP 26.5.004Description
This figured & fancy coverlet was woven by H.R. Williams in Mill Hall, Clinton County, Pennsylvania in 1851. The two cornerblocks read, "H.R. Williams M.Facturer Mill Hall 1851."
The coverlet was woven full-width and has no center seam. It has a floral center medallion centerfield pattern with a large flowerpot border on the sides and bottom. The coverlet has a red and gold wool pattern on undyed cotton ground with self-fringe on the sides and very little 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
Williams, H.R.Role
WeaverDate made
1851Place
* Untyped Place
Mill HallCounty
Clinton CountyState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
H.R.WILLIAMS/M.FACTURER/MILL/HALL/1851.Material/Technique
Woven
