Pennsylvania coverlet, tied beiderwand

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

WC130

Description

Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on 3 sides and self-fringe on sides and bottom. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy, red, and green wool with undyed cotton. Sun burst medallions centerfield pattern; floral urn border on sides; rose and leaf border on bottom. Unknown weaver with peacock in cornerblock.

Context

Photographed in August 2025 for the Coverlet Documentation Project.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, Marty Schlabach and Mary Jean Welser Collection

Made/Created

Place

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Color

Natural, Navy, Red, Green