Pennsylvania coverlet, doubleweave

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.173

Description

Figured and fancy power woven doubleweave coverlet with borders on 4 sides and little self-fringe on sides and bottom. Woven full-width; seamless. Green, red, and light blue wool with undyed cotton. Star medallion centerfield pattern; Leafy border on all sides; Washington on horseback in all four corners. Unknown weaver.

Context

Photographed on 9/5/2025 in Winamac, IN for the Coverlet Documentation Project.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, John and Janet Simmermaker Collection

Made/Created

Place

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Color

Natural, Light blue, Green, Red