Pennsylvania coverlet by Philip Schum, doubleweave

Photograph

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet by Philip Schum, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.5.046

Description

Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 4 sides and self-fringe on the sides. Woven full-width; seamless. Red wool with undyed cotton. center medallion centerfield pattern; floral 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

Category

Center medallion

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

Border inscription

Transcription

MADE. BY. PHILIP SCHUM LANCASTER Pa

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Red, Natural