Pennsylvania coverlet by John Brosey for C. Thome, 1848, tied beiderwand

Photograph

Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet by John Brosey for C. Thome, 1848, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.3.635

Description

Green, red, navy, and natural figured tied half doublecloth coverlet with border and fringe on three sides. Two joined panels. Woven for C. Thome by John Brosey in Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania in 1848.

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Brosey, John H.

Role

Weaver

Date made

1848

Place

County

Lancaster County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL LR

Transcription

J+BR / OSEY / J+BR / OSEY / J+BR / OSEY

Type

Border inscription

Location

Bottom

Transcription

C+THOME 1848

Color

Red, Green, Natural, Navy