Name/Title
Pennsylvania coverlet by Martin Hoke for M. Lau, 1839, tied beiderwandEntry/Object ID
CDP 26.5.041Description
This figured & fancy coverlet was woven by Martin Hoke for M. Lau in Dover, York County, Pennsylvania in 1839. The two cornerblocks read "M. Hoke in Dover York Co 1839 M LAU." The bottom border repeats "Patent."
The coverlet was woven in two panels, which are joined by a center seam. It has a mini wreath and rosette centerfield pattern; the pattern repeats horizontally four times. It has a grapevine border on the sides and bottom with a star lattice around the outer edges. The coverlet has horizontal color stripes of red, navy, and green wool on undyed cotton ground with self-fringe on the sides and bottom. 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
Hoke, MartinRole
WeaverDate made
1839Place
* Untyped Place
DoverCounty
York CountyState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaNotes
Woven for M. Lau.Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
M.HOKE/IN.DOVER/YORK Co/1839/M/L A UMaterial/Technique
WovenType
Border inscriptionLocation
PATENTMaterial/Technique
WovenColor
Navy, Red, Green, Natural
