Name/Title
Pennsylvania Coverlet by J.H. March for J.M. Kinney, 1842, tied beiderwandEntry/Object ID
CDP 26.5.001Description
This figured & fancy coverlet was woven by J.H March in Salona, Clinton County, Pennsylvania in 1842 for J.M. Kinney. The two cornerblocks read, "J.H. March 1842 J.M. Kinney."
The coverlet was woven full-width and has no center seam. It has a curling leaf centerfield pattern with starball motifs; the pattern repeats horizontally four times. It has a distelfink and rose border on the sides and bottom. The coverlet has a red, navy, and green 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
March, John H.Role
WeaverDate made
1842Place
Town
SalonaCounty
Clinton CountyState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaNotes
Woven for J.M. KinneyInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
J.H.MARCH./1842/J.M.KINNEYMaterial/Technique
WovenColor
Navy, Natural, Red, Green
