Name/Title
Pennsylvania coverlet by John Hamelton for P.A.N., 1839, tied beiderwandEntry/Object ID
CDP 26.5.008Description
This figured & fancy coverlet was woven by John Hamelton in Jackson Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania in 1839 for P.A.N. The two cornerblocks read, "John Hamilton Jackson T Northumberland County 1839 P.A.N."
The coverlet was woven in two panels, which are joined by a center seam. It has a snowflake centerfield pattern with star and diamond motifs; the pattern repeats horizontally four times. It has a rose border on the sides and bottom. The coverlet has horizontal color stripes of red, gold, and navy wool on undyed cotton ground with self-fringe on the sides and applied fringe on the top (the end opposite to the bottom border). 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
Hamelton, JohnRole
WeaverDate made
1839Place
Township
Jackson TownshipCounty
Northumberland CountyState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaNotes
Woven for P.A.N.Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
JOHN.HAM/ELTON/JACKSON.T/NORTHUM/BERLAND/COUNTY/1839 P.A.NMaterial/Technique
WovenColor
Natural, Navy, Red, Gold
