Pennsylvania coverlet by Henry Fess, 1852, damask

Photograph

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet by Henry Fess, 1852, damask

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.3.774

Description

Red, navy, and natural figured coverlet with border and self-fringe on three sides. Woven by Henry Fess in Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania in 1852.

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Fess, Henry

Role

Weaver

Date made

1852

Place

County

Westmoreland County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL LR

Transcription

MADE / BY / H+FESS / 1852

Color

Red, Navy, Natural