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Metadata
Collection |
Textiles-Coverlets |
Catalog Number |
XC.07.96 |
Object Name |
Coverlet |
Date |
1842 |
Creator |
Fehr, Charles |
Place of Origin |
Emmaus, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania |
Material |
Cotton, Wool |
Dimensions |
W-101 L-97 inches |
Description |
This figured and fancy coverlet has been woven into one panel using natural cotton and yellow, green and red wool. The predominate motif is a repeated 4 x 5 star/sun pattern and lily wreath design There is a 9.50" wide border of a tulip and pyramid of flowers pattern with applied 3.00" long wool fringe. There is a 9.00" wide border of the same pattern on the bottom with no fringe. The top edge has applied 3.00" long wool fringe but no border. At each lower corner there is a 9.25" x 9.00" cornerstone, which both read: "MADE BY C. FEHR. IN. EMAUS FOR ____ (intentionally left blank for client) 1842." |
Provenance |
Made by Charles Fehr, a weaver based out of Emmaus, Lehigh County. |
Cataloged by |
C.Harvey |
Search Terms |
Fehr, Charles Emmaus Emaus Lehigh County Coverlet Jacquard Woven Weaving Figured and Fancy Cornerstone |