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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Textiles
Object ID
1994.002
Date Range
1850-1880
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Textiles
Description
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.
Date Range
1850-1880
Year Range From
1850
Year Range To
1880
Made By
Stager, Henry F.
Last Owner
Whitlock, Clara L.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 5
Storage Cabinet
Unit 39
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Container
Box 1018
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Search Terms
Coverlets
Object Name
Coverlet
Length (cm)
191.77
Length (ft)
6.2916666667
Length (in)
75.5
Width (cm)
218.44
Width (ft)
7.1666666667
Width (in)
86
Dimension Details
Width: 71.5 inches + 2 borders of 2-inch fringes= 75.5
Length: 84 + 2-inch fringe = 86
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2018-03-14
Condition Notes
Some stains; some mending. Unraveled hem in a five places on the top edge. Tape fringe on foot edge separated from coverlet in places.
Object ID
1994.002
Notes
Weaver Henry F. Stager is cited in:
1. Heisey, John W., compiler. "A Checklist of American Coverlet Weavers." Wmsburg, VA: The Colonial Wmsbrg. Foundation, 1978. p. 108.
2. Anderson, Clarita. "American Coverlets and Their Weavers." Wmsburg, VA, 2002. p. 125.
Place of Origin
Mount Joy
Accession Number
1994.002
Images
Less detail
Collection
Estate Inventories
Object ID
Inv 1841 F024 H
Collection
Estate Inventories
Year
1841
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0054
People
Hunter, Alexander
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Place
Bart Twp.
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1841 F024 H
Box Number
054
Additional Notes
1 item, 1 piece
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Estate Inventories
Object ID
Inv 1850 F024 H
Collection
Estate Inventories
Year
1850
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0055
People
Husman, John
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Place
East Donegal Twp.
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1850 F024 H
Box Number
055
Additional Notes
Also widow's allotment. 2 items, 1 piece
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Estate Inventories
Object ID
Inv 1908 F009 K
Collection
Estate Inventories
Year
1908
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0072
People
Kennedy, Ann
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Place
Bart Twp.
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1908 F009 K
Box Number
072
Additional Notes
1 item, 2 pieces
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Estate Inventories
Object ID
Inv 1851 F005 K
Collection
Estate Inventories
Year
1851
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0068
People
Kent, David
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Place
Bart Twp.
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1851 F005 K
Box Number
068
Additional Notes
1 item, 1 piece
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Estate Inventories
Object ID
Inv 1848 F004 K
Collection
Estate Inventories
Year
1848
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0068
People
Kerns, Eli
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Place
Bart Twp.
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1848 F004 K
Box Number
068
Additional Notes
Occupation: farmer. 1 item, 3 pieces
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Estate Inventories
Object ID
Inv 1875 F005 K
Collection
Estate Inventories
Year
1875
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0069
People
Keylor, Henry
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Place
Bart Twp.
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1875 F005 K
Box Number
069
Additional Notes
1 item, 1 piece
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Estate Inventories
Object ID
Inv 1871 F005 K
Collection
Estate Inventories
Year
1871
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0069
People
Keylor, John
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Place
Bart Twp.
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1871 F005 K
Box Number
069
Additional Notes
1 item, 2 pieces
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Estate Inventories
Object ID
Inv 1804 F007 K
Collection
Estate Inventories
Year
1804
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0066
People
Kile, Joseph
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Place
Bart Twp.
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1804 F007 K
Box Number
066
Additional Notes
1 item, 1 piece
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Estate Inventories
Object ID
Inv 1817 F005 K
Collection
Estate Inventories
Year
1817
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0066
People
Kinkaid, John
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Place
Bart Twp.
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1817 F005 K
Box Number
066
Additional Notes
1 item, 1 piece
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
Less detail

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