Indigo Jacquard coverlet. Natural cotton and indigo wool. Center seam. Inner border of alternating birds and trees. Outer border (3 sides only) a double row of 8-pointed stars. Center field of 20 full floral and star square blocks with 4.5-inch blocks at top. 25 stars between blocks.
Head edge finished with doubled .25-inch brown cotton binding. 3.5-inch self-fringe on sides with tape of fringes applied to foot.
Jacquard coverlet woven by Jacob Lutz for Benjamin Bausman in 1846
Description
Jacquard coverlet woven by Jacob Lutz for Benjamin Bausman ("Bengaman Bowsman") in 1846.
This is a coverlet (in great condition) is made up of two fastened panels. Its colors are navy, green, and two shades of red and it has fringe on two of its sides. The design is five horizontal rows of floral medallions alternating with leaves. Bottom edge has a design depicting two types of buildings. Signature/date squares on the bottom two corners.
Coverlet was donated to Berks History Center by Mrs. Arthur G. Lyons in 1947 and accessioned. Deaccessioned in 2020.
Jacob Lutz (1806-1861) appears in 1830 tax records of East Hempfield Township, Lancaster Township. From 1831-1846, his recorded profession is a weaver.
Rev. Benjamin Bausman (1824-1909) was born in Lancaster Twp. He began his formal education at Franklin College in 1846 in preparation for the ministry. He accepted a position in Reading as pastor in 1863. He remained in Reading as a pastor and community leader. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48622482/benjamin-bausman
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Single-jacquard woven coverlet, 4+1; 2 panels seamed vertically; red, orange, dark blue, medium blue, green; design of roses, stars and paired birds; top edge has fabric binding, bottom edge has cotton fringe, selvedge edges have looped fringe.
Inscription: "Made by / C. Yordy / Conestoga / Township / For / Fanny / Funck / 1836"
Single-jacquard woven coverlet, 4+1; 2 panels seamed vertically; red, rust, blue, green on natural ground; border is an alternating design of birds and foliage; centerfield design is roses and foliage. Top edge has narrow red fabric binding, bottom edge has cotton self-fringe, selvedge edges have wool fringe.
The two cornerblocks have: "Made by / C. Yordy / Lampeter / Square / for / John / Souder / 1839"
Jacquard coverlet of cotton and wool. In border is "Made .by. Philip Schum - Lancaster - PA." Red, blue, purple & green wool woven on natural/cream colored cotton - floral pattern
Centennial Celebration Souvenir Coverlet, 1876. Jacquard overshot coverlet featuring Memorial Hall in center; single eagle on either side of dome; in red and white; reversible; red fringe along sides and bottom; unidentified weaver. "1776-1876" on either border flanking Memorial Hall; "MEMORIAL HALL" in block letters in two places on border below building (one is backwards); "CENTENNIAL" in block letters in two places on border above building; (one is backwards). Excellent condition.
Provenance
The coverlet was purchased by John M. Mast (1829-1901) at the Centennial Celebration in Philadelphia. It has been passed down in the Mast family to the donor.
John M. Mast is the great-great grandfather of the donor: John M. Mast, 1829-1901, great-great grandfather; John S. Mast, 1861-1951, great grandfather; Christian (C.Z.) Mast, 1885-1974, grandfather; Melvin Mast, 1924-1990, father; Harold Mast, 1948.
The Mast family farm is in Caernarvon Township, Lancaster County. The farm was purchased by the donor's great-great-great grandfather Stephen Mast, 1763-1868. The mailing address is 2825 Best Road, Morgantown.
Date Range
1876
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 3
Storage Cabinet
Unit 16
Storage Shelf
Top Shelf
Object Name
Coverlet
Object ID
2023.004.001
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Woven jacquard coverlet with red roses, blue 9-petaled flowers, 8-point stars, red birds, and blue rose trees.
Center field: alternate stripes of blocks of red roses with blue 9-petaled flowers encircled by small 8-point stars with 2 larger stars between flowers.
Outer border: Alternate redbirds and blue rose treets on 3 sides.
Head edge: Bound with commercial red twill tape.
Center seam: Self fringe on 3 edges. Side wool fringes are looped.
Corner blocks: "Made by J. Witmer Manor Township for Hennah Sauder 1839"
Woven coverlet with central medallion circled by leaves, vines and grapes. Eagles on each of the four inner corners have wings spread, stars and stripes on their breasts. Eagles on the border have wings closed. Outer border of swags and tassels. Band at foot edge:, "Made by H. Stager - Mount Joy - Lancaster Co. PA - Fast Color - No 1 - Clara L. Whitlock"
One piece, no center seam. Cream-colored cotton warp; red, green and blue-green wool weft. Top edge rolled and stitches. 2-inch self-fringes on sides; tape with fringes sewn to foot edge.
