Pennsylvania coverlet by William Lowmiller, 1838, tied beiderwand

Photograph

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet by William Lowmiller, 1838, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

CDP 26.5.024

Description

This figured & fancy coverlet was woven by William Lowmiller in Level Corner, Piatt Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania in 1838. The two cornerblocks read "Wm. Lowmiller Level Corner. Ly. Co. 1838." The coverlet was woven in two panels, which are joined by a center seam. It has a "Lilies of France" centerfield pattern with sunburst motifs; the pattern repeats horizontally four times. It has a distelfink and rosebush border on the sides and bottom. The coverlet has horizontal color stripes of red and navy wool on undyed cotton ground with self-fringe on the sides. The tied Beiderwand weave structure uses light blue cotton tie-down threads in a 2:1 warp ratio.

Context

Photographed in August 2026 in Turbotville, PA for the Coverlet Documentation Project. All rights reserved.

Collection

Appleman Collection

Category

Lilies of France

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Lowmiller, William

Role

Weaver

Date made

1838

Place

Location

Borough of Muncy

County

Lycoming County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

WM.LOW#/MILLER#/LEVEL/CORNER/LY.CO/1838

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Navy, Natural, Red