Pennsylvania coverlet by Joseph Devler for Henry Maele, 1836, tied beiderwand
Entry/Object ID
WC016
Description
Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on 3 sides and self-fringe on sides. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy, red, and olive green wool with green cotton. Leafy medallion centerfield pattern; bird border on sides; floral border on bottom. Woven by Joseph Delver for Henry Maele in 1836.
Context
Photographed in August 2025 for the Coverlet Documentation Project.
Collection
Marty Schlabach and Mary Jean Welser Collection, Coverlet Documentation Project