Pennsylvania coverlet by Joseph Devler for Henry Maele, 1836, tied beiderwand

Name/Title

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

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Deavler, Joseph

Role

Weaver

Date made

1836

Place

County

Lancaster County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

JOSEPH/DEVLER/HENRY/MAELE/1836

Translation

JOSEPH DEVLER HENRY MAELE 1836

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Navy, Green, Light Green, Red