Pennsylvania coverlet by Joseph Snavely, 1835, tied beiderwand

Photograph

Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet by Joseph Snavely, 1835, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.3.675

Description

Blue, navy, red, and natural figured tied half doublecloth coverlet with border and self-fringe on three sides. Two joined panels. Woven by Joseph Snavely in Lebanon Co., Pennsylvania in 1835.

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Snavely, Joseph

Role

Weaver

Date made

1835

Place

County

Lebanon County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL LR

Transcription

JOSEPH+ / SNAVELY+ / LEBANON+ / PENN=A+ / 1835

Color

Blue, Navy, Red, Natural