Pennsylvania coverlet by John Shearer, 1844, tied beiderwand

Photograph

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet by John Shearer, 1844, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.3.730

Description

Red, green, navy, and natural figured tied half doublecloth coverlet with border and self-fringe on three sides. Two joined panels. Woven by John Shearer in 1844.

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Sheafer, John

Role

Weaver

Date made

1844

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL LR

Transcription

John / Sheafer / 1844

Color

Red, Green, Navy, Natural