Pennsylvania coverlet, tied beiderwand

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.232

Description

Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on 4 sides and no fringe. Woven full-width; seamless. Red, gold, green and peach wool with undyed cotton. Starburst medallion centerfield pattern; turkey and architecture border on all sides. 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

Red, Gold, Green, Tan, Natural