Name/Title
Pennsylvania coverlet by Martin Breneman for Susannah Smith, 1855, tied beiderwandEntry/Object ID
CDP 26.2.003Description
Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on 3 sides and self-fringe on 3 sides. Two panels joined by a center seam. Blue, red, and green wool with undyed cotton. Sunburst medallion centerfield pattern with four flowers and tulips; "GRAPEVINE" border on sides and bottom.
Woven by Martin B. Breneman for Susannah Smith in 1855 in Washington Township, York County, PA.Context
This coverlet was photographed at the McCarl Gallery on 2/20/2026 for the Coverlet Documentation Project. All rights reserved.Collection
Coverlet Documentation ProjectMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Breneman, Martin B.Role
WeaverDate made
1855Place
Township
Washington TownshipTown
YorkCounty
York CountyState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaNotes
2:1 tied beiderwandInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
MARTIN . B / BRENEMAN / WASHINGTO / TOWNSHIP / YORK COUNT / PA+ 1855 + / SUSANNAH / SMITHMaterial/Technique
WovenType
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
Left, right, bottom bordersTranscription
GRAPEVINEMaterial/Technique
WovenColor
Red, Blue, Green, Natural