Pennsylvania coverlet by John Mellinger & Son, 1836, tied beiderwand

Photograph

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet by John Mellinger & Son, 1836, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.3.626

Description

Navy and natural figured tied half doublecloth coverlet with border and self-fringe on three sides. Two joined panels. Woven by John Mellinger & Son in Pennsylvania in 1836.

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

John Mellinger & Son

Role

Weaver

Date made

1836

Place

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL LR

Transcription

MADE BY / JOHN+MEL= / =LINGER+ / &+SON+ / 1836

Language

English

Color

Natural, Navy