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Metadata
Collection |
Textiles-Coverlets |
Catalog Number |
2003.07.101 |
Object Name |
Coverlet |
Date |
1839 |
Creator |
Weber, Thomas S. |
Place of Origin |
Emmaus, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania |
Material |
Cotton, Silk, Wool |
Dimensions |
W-56 L-88 inches |
Description |
Thisfigured and fancy coverlet has been woven into one panel using natural cotton and blue and red wool. The predominate motif is a repeated 4 x 6 framed star pattern. There is a 7.00" wide border of two birds flanking a house on the right and left edge, while the bottom edge has a 8.00" wide border of the same pattern. At each lower corner there is a 7.125" x 8.500" cornerstone that both read: "MADE BY T.WEBER. N.EMAUS. FOR MICHAEL NITRAU 1839." [The "U" in "EMAUS" is upside down]. There are several repair jobs that have been attempted using light green, pink and white silk embroidery floss. |
Provenance |
Woven by Thomas S. Weber (1809-1843), a weaver based in North Emmaus, Lehigh County. He was married to Louisa Anna E. (Christ) Weber (1814-1886). There is no information about the owner, Michael Nitrau. |
Cataloged by |
C.Harvey |
Search Terms |
Nitrau, Michael Weber, Thomas Emus Coverlet Cornerstone Jacquard Figured and Fancy Woven Emmaus Weaving |