Pennsylvania coverlet woven in Berks Co., tied beiderwand

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet woven in Berks Co., tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

WC129

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; peacock border on bottom. Unknown weaver.

Context

Photographed in August 2025 for the Coverlet Documentation Project.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, Marty Schlabach and Mary Jean Welser Collection

Made/Created

Place

County

Berks County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Color

Natural, Navy, Red, Green