Pennsylvania coverlet by Solomon Kuter, 1841, tied beiderwand

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet by Solomon Kuter, 1841, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.9.003

Description

Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders and applied fringe on three sides. Woven full-width; seamless. Red, green, yellow, and navy blue wool with undyed cotton. Quatrefoil centerfield pattern; tulip border on sides and bottom. Woven by Solomon Kuter in 1841.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, Private Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Kuter, Solomon

Role

Weaver

Date made

1841

Place

Town

Trexlertown

County

Lehigh County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

MADE BY / S.KUTER / TREXLER/TOWN / LEHIGH CO. / 1841.

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Navy, Red, Green, Yellow, Natural