Pennsylvania coverlet by Henry Overholt for Sarah Freed, 1844, tied beiderwand

Photograph

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet by Henry Overholt for Sarah Freed, 1844, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.2.005

Description

Navy blue and natural figured tied Beiderwand coverlet; grapevine borders and self-fringe on three sides. Woven by Henry O. Overholt for Sarah Freed.

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

Notes

Woven for Sarah Freed

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

WOVEN BY / HENRY O. / OVERHOLT / FOR / SARAH / FREED

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Navy, Natural

Web Links and URLs

https://www.westovertonvillage.org/