Object Record
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Metadata
Collection |
Textiles-Coverlets |
Catalog Number |
2006.04.01 |
Object Name |
Coverlet |
Year Range from |
1830.0 |
Year Range to |
1860.0 |
Creator |
Stetler, Christian S. |
Place of Origin |
Upper Frederick Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania |
Material |
Cotton, Wool |
Dimensions |
W-91 L-81 inches |
Description |
This figured and fancy woven coverlet has been woven into one panel using natural cotton and blue, gold and red wool. The predominate pattern is a repeated floral wreath motif. There is a 8.00" wide border of tree and floral pattern on the right and left side, with applied 4.00" long wool fringe. There is a 8.25" wide border of the same pattern on the bottom with applied 4.00" long wool fringe. At each lower corner there is a 8.00" x 8.50" cornerstone, which both read: "CHRISTIAN S. STETLER." |
Provenance |
Made by Christian S. Stetler, but there is no information about the maker or origin of this piece. This coverlet is believed to have originated from Upper Frederick Township, Montgomery County. |
Cataloged by |
C.Harvey |
Search Terms |
Coverlet Woven Weaving Figured and Fancy Jacquard Stetler, Christian Cornerstone |