Pennsylvania coverlet by John Kaufman for Catharine Gearhard, 1843, tied beiderwand

Photograph

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet by John Kaufman for Catharine Gearhard, 1843, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.3.586

Description

Green, red, navy, and natural figured tied half doublecloth coverlet with border and applied fringe on three sides. Two joined panels. Woven for Catharine Gearhard by John Kaufman in Pennsylvania in 1843.

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Kaufman, John

Role

Weaver

Date made

1843

Place

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL LR

Transcription

1843 1843 1843

Type

Border inscription

Location

Bottom

Transcription

CATHARINE / GERHARD / JOHN+KAUFMAN

Color

Red, Green, Navy, Natural