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Metadata
Collection |
Textiles-Coverlets |
Catalog Number |
XC.06.05 |
Object Name |
Coverlet |
Date |
1836 |
Creator |
Kepner, Isaac G. |
Place of Origin |
New Hanover Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania |
Material |
Cotton, Wool |
Dimensions |
W-80 L-97 inches |
Description |
This figured and fancy coverlet is comprised of two woven panels handstitched together, made using natural cotton and blue, green and red wool. The predominate motif is a repeated 4 x 4 floral wreath pattern. There is a 7.50" wide border consisting of a double bird and tree pattern on the right, left and bottom edge. There is 2.50" long self-fringe on the right and left side and applied 3.00" long fringe at the bottom. At each lower corner there is a 7.50" x 8.00" cornerstone which both read: "ISAAC KEPNER. N. HANOVER T. MONTGOMERY. COUNTY. 1836." |
Provenance |
Made by Isaac G. Kepner (1804-?), a weaver based in New Hanover Township, Montgomery County and later Pottstown, Montgomery County. There is no information about who this coverlet was made for. |
Cataloged by |
C.Harvey |
Search Terms |
Kepner, Isaac Coverlet Jacquard Cornerstones Figured and Fancy Hanover Township Montgomery County |