Name/Title
Pennsylvania coverlet by Joseph Turnbauch, 1851, tied beiderwandEntry/Object ID
CDP 26.5.037Description
This figured & fancy coverlet was woven by Joseph Turnbaugh in Sugarloaf Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania in 1851. The two cornerblocks read, "Made by Joseph Turnbauck Sugarloaf Luzerne Co. for Penn. 1851." The pattern name "Oak Leaf" is inscribed throughout the centerfield.
The coverlet was woven full-width and has no center seam. It has an "oak leaf" centerfield pattern with small clover motifs; the pattern repeats horizontally four times. It has a rose and distelfink border on the sides and bottom. The coverlet has a navy, gold, and red wool pattern on undyed cotton ground with no fringe. The tied Beiderwand weave structure uses light blue cotton tie-down threads in a 2:1 warp ratio.Context
Photographed in August 2026 in Turbotville, PA for the Coverlet Documentation Project. All rights reserved.Collection
Appleman CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Turnbaugh, JosephRole
WeaverDate made
1851Place
* Untyped Place
SugarloafCounty
Luzerne CountyState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
MADE.BY./JOSEPH/TURNBAUCH/SUGARLOAF/LUZERNECO/FOR/PENN.1851Material/Technique
WovenType
InscriptionLocation
CenterfieldTranscription
OAK/LEAFMaterial/Technique
WovenColor
Natural, Navy, Red, Gold
