Name/Title
Pennsylvania coverlet by Martin Hoke for S. Gross, 1843, tied beiderwandEntry/Object ID
CDP 26.5.059Description
This figured & fancy coverlet was woven by Martin Hoke for S. Gross in York County, Pennsylvania. The two cornerblocks read "M. Hoke York Pa. 1843 S. Gross." The bottom border reads "Beauty Patent."
The coverlet was woven in two panels, which are joined by a center seam. It has centerfield pattern of tulip medallions and fern motifs; the pattern repeats horizontally four times. It has a deer border on the sides and bottom with a star lattice around the outer edges. The coverlet has horizontal color stripes of gold, navy, and red wool 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
Hoke, MartinRole
WeaverDate made
1843Place
County
York CountyState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaNotes
Woven for S. Gross.Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
M.HOKE/YORK.PA/1843/S.GROSSMaterial/Technique
WovenType
Border inscriptionLocation
Bottom borderMaterial/Technique
WovenColor
Navy, Gold, Red, Natural
