Jacob C. Schriver Coverlet Woven in 1841 for Leah Heiges

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Coverlet

Date Made

1841

Creator Notes

Woven by Jacob C. Schriver of Hampton, Adams County, Pennsylvania

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2007.72.88

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Fred & Margaret Brusher Family.

Material

Cotton (Textile)
Wool (Textile)

Technique

Tying
Weaving

Color

Beige (Color)
Blue
Pink (Color)

Dimensions

Length: 91.75 in
Width: 78.25 in (Two 39" panels, joined.)

Inscriptions

in corner blocks: JACOB C. / SCHRIVER / HAMPTON / ADAMS / COUNTY.PA. / AD.1841. / LEAH / HEIGES on borders: EAGLE
Jacob C. Schriver Coverlet Woven in 1841 for Leah Heiges