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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Object ID
G.94.20.1
Date Range
1841
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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Description
Woven coverlets of two 38.5-Inch loom widths seamed in center. Horizontal bands of dark blue, green and 2 shades of red wool that form fringes on both sides. The lengthwise natural cotton forms the fringe at the end of the 1-inch cotton band on the foot edge. The top/head edge is rolled and stitched. Beautifully designed so green bands contain leaves; rose clusters are reds; with blue bands between. Bird and tree designs border sides and foot.
Weaver's blocks at corners at foot: "MADE BY/ J. LUTZ - E/ HEMPFIELD/ TOWNSHIP/ FOR/ ELIZABETH/ RESLER/ 1841"
Date Range
1841
Made By
Lutz, Jacob
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 2
Storage Cabinet
Unit 12
Storage Shelf
Shelf 6
Storage Container
Box 1017
Object Name
Coverlet
Length (cm)
254
Length (ft)
8.3333333333
Length (in)
100
Width (cm)
220.98
Width (ft)
7.25
Width (in)
87
Dimension Details
Width: 77 inches + 5-inch fringes on both sides = 87 inches wide
Length: 95 + 5-inch fringe =100 inches long
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2020-03-06
Condition Notes
Some stains. Some unraveling of cotton fringe at foot edge.
Object ID
G.94.20.1
Notes
Jacob Lutz (b. circa 1806; d. 1861) is cited in:
1. Heisey, John W., compiler. "A Checklist of American Coverlet Weavers." Wmsburg, VA: The Colonial Wmsbrg. Foundation, 1978. p. 189.
2. Anderson, Clarita. "American Coverlets and Their Weavers." Wmsburg, VA, 2002. p. 82
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