Pennsylvania coverlet by Peter Slothower, 1836, tied beiderwand

Photograph

Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet by Peter Slothower, 1836, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.3.773

Description

Red, green, navy, and natural figured tied half doubelcoth coverlet with border on three sides. Two joined panels. Woven by Peter Slothower in Pennsylvania in 1836.

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Slothower, Peter

Role

Weaver

Date made

1836

Place

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL LR

Transcription

PSLOTH / OWER / W / 1836

Color

Red, Green, Navy, Natural