Pennsylvania coverlet by Henry Overholt for Elisabeth Frick, 1846, tied beiderwand
Entry/Object ID
CDP 25.2.010
Description
Red, pink, green, and navy blue figured tied Beiderwand coverlet with grapevine borders and self-fringe on three sides. Woven by Henry O. Overholt for Elisabeth Frick in 1846.
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
Date made
1846
Place
County
Westmoreland County
State/Province
Pennsylvania
Country
United States of America
Notes
Woven for Elisabeth Frick
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscription
Location
LL, LR
Transcription
WOVEN BY / HENRY O. / OVERHOLT / FOR / ELISABETH / FRICK / 1846 / WEST'D / PENN.
