Pennsylvania coverlet by Martin Breneman for Rebecca Keister, 1852, tied beiderwand
Entry/Object ID
WC059
Description
Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on 3 sides and self fringe on 3 sides. Two panels joined by a center seam.Navy, red, and green wool with undyed cotton. Floral centerfield pattern; eagle border on sides and on bottom. Woven by Martin Breneman for Rebecca Keister in 1852.
Context
Photographed in August 2025 for the Coverlet Documentation Project.
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Breneman, Martin B.
Role
Weaver
Date made
1852
Place
State/Province
Pennsylvania
Country
United States of America
Notes
Woven for Rebecca Keister
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscription
Location
LL and LR
Transcription
MARTIN B. / BRENEMAN / WASHINGTO / TOWNSHIP / YORK COUNT / PA.1852 / REBECCA / KEISTER
Translation
MARTIN B BRENEMAN WASHINGTO TOWNSHIP YORK COUNT PA 1852 REBECCA KEISTER
