Pennsylvania coverlet by Henry Oberly for J. Eckert, 1838, tied beiderwand

Photograph

Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet by Henry Oberly for J. Eckert, 1838, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.3.608

Description

Red, navy, and natural figured tied half doublecloth coverlet with border and fringe on three sides. Two joined panels. Woven for J. Eckert by Henry Oberly in Womelsdorf, Berks Co., Pennsylvania in 1838.

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Oberly, Henry

Role

Weaver

Date made

1838

Place

Town

Womelsdorf

County

Berks County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Border inscription

Location

Bottom

Transcription

HENRYOBERLY / J+ECKERT / 1838

Color

Red, Natural, Navy