Pennsylvania coverlet by J. Brosey for J. Keener, 1840, tied beiderwand

Photograph

Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet by J. Brosey for J. Keener, 1840, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.3.634

Description

Red, navy, and natural figured tied half doublecloth coverlet with border and fringe on three sides. Two joined panels. Woven for J. Keener by John Brosey in Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania in 1840.

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Brosey, John H.

Role

Weaver

Date made

1840

Place

County

Lancaster County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Border inscription

Location

Bottom

Transcription

J+BROSEY / J+KEENER / 1840

Color

Red, Natural, Navy