Name/Title
Pennsylvania coverlet by Samuel Schrefler, 1853, tied beiderwandEntry/Object ID
CDP 26.5.051Description
This figured & fancy coverlet was woven by Samuel Schreffler in Salona, Clinton County, Pennsylvania in 1853. The two cornerblocks read "S. Schrefler Salona Clinton Co PA 1853."
The coverlet was woven full-width and has no center seam. It has a distorted floral tile centerfield pattern that repeats three times. It has an architectural border with roses and deer and the letter "W" on the sides and the bottom. The coverlet has a dark green, light green, and red wool pattern on undyed cotton ground with self-fringe on the sides and bottom. The tied Beiderwand weave structure uses light blue cotton tie-down threads in a 3:1 warp ratio.Context
Photographed in August 2026 in Turbotville, PA for the Coverlet Documentation Project. All rights reserved.Collection
Appleman CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Schreffler, SamuelRole
WeaverDate made
1853Place
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/1853Material/Technique
WovenColor
Green, Light Green, Red, Natural
