Name/Title
Pennsylvania coverlet by Samuel Schreffler, 1851, tied beiderwandEntry/Object ID
CDP 25.9.001Description
Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on 3 sides and self-fringe on sides and applied fringe on bottom. Woven full-width; seamless. Red and light green wool with undyed cotton. Leafy medallion centerfield pattern; elaborate abstract border on sides and bottom. Woven by Samuel Schreffler in 1851; cornerblock includes eagle and deer.Collection
Coverlet Documentation Project, Private CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Schreffler, SamuelRole
WeaverDate made
1851Place
Town
SalonaCounty
Clinton CountyState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
S.SCHREFLER / SALONA.CLIN/TON CO / P A / 1851Material/Technique
Woven
