Pennsylvania coverlet by Philip Schum, doubleweave

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet by Philip Schum, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.5.045

Description

Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 4 sides and applied fringe on sides and bottom. Woven full-width; seamless. Green, red, and aqua wool with undyed cotton. Floral centerfield pattern; leafy border on all sides. Woven by Philip Schum.

Context

Photographed on 9/4/2025 in Eagle, WI for the Coverlet Documentation Project.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, Riene Wells and Dean Herriges Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Schum, Philip

Role

Weaver

Place

County

Lancaster County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Inner box corners

Transcription

P. Schum

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Natural, Red, Green, Aqua