Name/Title
Pennsylvania coverlet by J.H. March, 1840, tied beiderwandEntry/Object ID
CDP 26.5.043Description
This figured & fancy coverlet was woven by J.H. March in Salona, Clinton County, Pennsylvania in 1840. The two cornerblocks read, "J.H. March & Co. Salona Clinton Co Pa 1840" with an eagle logo.
The coverlet was woven in two panels and is joined by a center seam. It has a centerfield pattern of flowers with rosette clusters; the pattern repeats horizontally four times. It has a floral tree border on the sides and bottom. The coverlet has a navy, light green, and red wool pattern on undyed cotton ground with self-fringe on the sides and bottom. The tied Beiderwand weave structure uses light blue cotton tie-down threads in a 2:1 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
John Henry March & Co.Role
WeaverDate made
1840Place
Town
SalonaCounty
Clinton CountyState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
J.H.MARCH./&CoSALONA/CLINTON/CO PA/ 1840Material/Technique
WovenColor
Navy, Red, Light Green, Natural
