Name/Title
Pennsylvania coverlet by John S. Goodman for Mary Reed, 1850, tied beiderwandEntry/Object ID
CDP 26.5.061Description
This figured & fancy coverlet was woven by John S. Goodman in Black Creek, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. The two cornerblocks read, "Made By John S. Goodman Black Creek Luzerne Co. For Mary Reed Penn. 1850."
The coverlet was woven full-width and has no center seam. It has a patchwork centerfield pattern with stars and snowflake motifs; the pattern repeats horizontally four times. It has a distelfink and rose border on the sides and a grapevine bottom. The coverlet has a red, green, and navy 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
Goodman, John S.Role
WeaverDate made
1850Place
Town
Black CreekCounty
Luzerne CountyState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaNotes
Woven for Mary Reed.Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
MADE BY/JOHN S./GOODMAN/BLACK CREEK/LUZERNECo/FOR/MARY/REED/PENN. 1850Material/Technique
WovenColor
Navy, Red, Green, Natural
