Pennsylvania coverlet by John Mellinger & Son for Ellen Norfolk, 1837, tied beiderwand
Entry/Object ID
WC191
Description
Pink, yellow, red, navy, and natural figured tied beiderwand coverlet. One panel, with border and self fringe on two sides. Woven by John Mellinger & Son in Pennsylvania in 1837 for Ellen Norfolk.
Context
Photographed in August 2025 for the Coverlet Documentation Project.
Collection
Marty Schlabach and Mary Jean Welser Collection
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
John Mellinger & Son
Role
Weaver
Date made
1837
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscription
Location
LL
Transcription
MADE BY / JOHN+MEL= / =LINGER+ / &+SON+ / FOR / ELLEN / NORFOLK / 1837
