Name/Title
Pennsylvania coverlet, tied beiderwandEntry/Object ID
CDP 26.5.035Description
This figured & fancy coverlet is attributed to Berks County, Pennsylvania. It has a peacock logo in the two bottom cornerblocks.
The coverlet was woven in two panels, which are joined by a center seam. It has a tulip star centerfield pattern with plume motifs that repeats horizontally two times. It has a side border of floral pineapple urns and a wide grapevine border on the bottom. The coverlet has horizontal color stripes of navy, red, and green wool on undyed cotton ground with self-fringe on the sides and applied fringe on the bottom. 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 CollectionMade/Created
Place
County
Berks CountyState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaColor
Navy, Red, Green, Natural
