Pennsylvania coverlet by Michael Schwartz (attr.) for M. M. Bear, 1848, tied beiderwand

Photograph

Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet by Michael Schwartz (attr.) for M. M. Bear, 1848, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.3.641

Description

Green, red, navy, and natural figured tied half doublecloth coverlet with border and fringe on three sides. Two joined panels. Woven for M. M. Bear by Michael Schwartz (attr.) in Manheim Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania in 1848.

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Schwartz, Michael

Attribution

Attributed to

Role

Weaver

Date made

1848

Place

Township

Manheim Township

County

Lancaster County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL LR

Transcription

18 48 / M+M+BEAR

Type

Inscription

Location

Centerfield

Transcription

ABCDEFG / HIJKL

Notes

Repeated four times around each star medallion.

Color

Red, Green, Navy, Natural