Pennsylvania coverlet by Joseph Deavler for C.H. Frantz, 1854, tied beiderwand

Photograph

Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet by Joseph Deavler for C.H. Frantz, 1854, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.219

Description

Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on 3 sides and self-fringe on sides and applied fringe on bottom. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy, red, and green wool with light blue cotton. Floral medallion centerfield pattern; abstract border on sides and bottom. Woven by Joseph Deavler for C.H Frantz in 1854.

Context

Photographed on 9/5/2025 in Winamac, IN for the Coverlet Documentation Project.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, John and Janet Simmermaker Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Deavler, Joseph

Role

Weaver

Date made

1854

Place

County

Lancaster County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Notes

Wove for C.H. Frantz

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Border inscription

Location

Bottom border

Transcription

JOSEPHDEAVLER 1854/ CH FRANTZ

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Navy, Red, Green, Light blue