Pennsylvania coverlet by Henry Overholt, doubleweave

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet by Henry Overholt, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.2.011

Description

Red, navy blue, and natural figured tied Beiderwand coverlet with self-fringe on three sides. Geometric centerfield pattern with distelfink border on bottom and rosebush border on sides. Signed by Henry Overholt.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Digital

Collection

Collection of West Overton Village

Acquisition

Notes

Photographed 9/17/2025 in Scottdale, PA for the Coverlet Documentation Project.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Overholt, Henry O.

Role

Weaver

Place

County

Westmoreland County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

HENRY / OVERHOLT.

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Red, Natural, Navy