Name/Title
Pennsylvania coverlet by J. Gramlyg, 1855, tied beiderwandEntry/Object ID
CDP 26.5.006Description
This figured & fancy coverlet was woven by John Gramlyg in White Hall, Montour County, Pennsylvania in 1855. The two cornerblocks read, "Made by J. Gramlyg White Hall 1855."
The coverlet was woven full-width and has no center seam. It has a floral center medallion centerfield pattern with a grapevine border on the sides and a leafy border on the bottom. The coverlet has a red, green, and navy wool pattern on undyed cotton ground with applied fringe on the sides and bottom. The tied Beiderwand weave structure uses light blue cotton tie-down threads in a 3:1 warp ratio.Context
Photographed in August 2026 in Turbotville, PA for the Coverlet Documentation Project. All rights reserved.Collection
Appleman CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Gramlyg, JohnRole
WeaverDate made
1855Place
* Untyped Place
White Hall, Anthony Township, Montour CountyState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
MADE.BY/J.GRAMLYG/WHITE/HALL/1855Material/Technique
WovenColor
Navy, Natural, Red, Green
