Name/Title
Pennsylvania coverlet by J.H. March and Co., 1840, tied beiderwandEntry/Object ID
CDP 26.5.002Description
This figured & fancy coverlet was woven by J.H March and Co. in Salona, Clinton County, Pennsylvania in 1840. The two cornerblocks read, "J.H.M. & Co 1840."
The coverlet was woven full-width and has no center seam. It has a floral centerfield pattern with floral motifs; the pattern repeats horizontally four times. It has a floral tree 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
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.M./& Co/ 1840Material/Technique
WovenColor
Natural, Navy, Green, Red
