Name/Title
Pennsylvania coverley by Henry and Andrew Seifert for John Etter, 1848, tied beiderwandEntry/Object ID
CDP 25.8.236Description
Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on 4 sides and self-fringe on sides and bottom. Woven full-width; seamless. Navy, red, and gold wool with undyed cotton. Floral and starburst centerfield pattern; architecture border on all sides. Woven by Henry and Andrew Seifert for John Etter in 1848.Context
Photographed on 9/5/2025 in Winamac, IN for the Coverlet Documentation Project.Collection
Coverlet Documentation Project, John and Janet Simmermaker CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Seifert, AndrewRole
WeaverArtist
Seifert, HenryRole
WeaverDate made
1848Place
Town
MechanicsburgCounty
Cumberland CountyState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaNotes
Woven for John EtterInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
UL, UR, LL, LRTranscription
MANUFACTURED/ BY/ H. & A. SEIFERt/ MECHANICSBURG/ CUMBERLAND/ COUNTY PA/ AD1848Material/Technique
WovenType
Border inscriptionLocation
BottomTranscription
THIS IS THE PROPERTY OF JOHN. ETTER.Material/Technique
WovenColor
Natural, Navy, Red, Gold