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Coverlet

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/09f94018-5941-45c4-963a-103824941896
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
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Estate Inventory

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/4f592355-206d-443f-b379-184677801118
Collection
Estate Inventories
Object ID
Inv 1838 F005 S
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Collection
Estate Inventories
Year
1838
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0115
People
Shenk, Henry
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Place
Cocalico Twp.
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1838 F005 S
Box Number
115
Additional Notes
Occupation: cooper. 1 item, 1 piece
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
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Estate Inventory

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/cdcefa23-ea1f-49e0-a9c4-893572051970
Collection
Estate Inventories
Object ID
Inv 1835 F007 S
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Collection
Estate Inventories
Year
1835
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0114
People
Sherb, Adam
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Place
Cocalico Twp.
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1835 F007 S
Box Number
114
Additional Notes
Or Sharp, Adam. Includes widow's allotment. 2 items, 2 pieces
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
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Estate Inventory

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/d1b73852-b037-47c9-ba8e-003920334448
Collection
Estate Inventories
Object ID
Inv 1807 F005 S
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Collection
Estate Inventories
Year
1807
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0111
People
Sherb, Christopher
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Place
Cocalico Twp.
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1807 F005 S
Box Number
111
Additional Notes
1 item, 1 piece
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
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Estate Inventory

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/12c18807-0392-44c3-a274-487950930663
Collection
Estate Inventories
Object ID
Inv 1869 F008 S
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Collection
Estate Inventories
Year
1869
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0118
People
Sherbahn, Henry
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Place
Mount Joy
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1869 F008 S
Box Number
118
Additional Notes
1 item, 1 piece
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
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Estate Inventory

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/6ac785d1-c586-405b-a77f-581042223931
Collection
Estate Inventories
Object ID
Inv 1837 F005 S
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Collection
Estate Inventories
Year
1837
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0115
People
Sherck, John
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Place
Cocalico Twp.
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1837 F005 S
Box Number
115
Additional Notes
Includes widow's allotment. 1 item, 1 piece
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
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Estate Inventory

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/94b78617-028b-442b-99ec-257619505660
Collection
Estate Inventories
Object ID
Inv 1883 F012 S
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Collection
Estate Inventories
Year
1883
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0119
People
Sherk, Lucinda
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Place
Mount Joy
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1883 F012 S
Box Number
119
Additional Notes
1 item, 1 piece
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
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Estate Inventory

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/e1632eb6-088c-47f2-9fff-292218758207
Collection
Estate Inventories
Object ID
Inv 1789 F003 S
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Collection
Estate Inventories
Year
1789
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0110
People
Sherp, Christopher Jr.
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Place
Cocalico Twp.
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1789 F003 S
Box Number
110
Additional Notes
Occupation: weaver. 1 item, 1 piece
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
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Estate Inventory

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/42f80c65-96b0-48cb-892d-324139185522
Collection
Estate Inventories
Object ID
Inv 1873 F011 S
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Collection
Estate Inventories
Year
1873
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0118
People
Shertzer, Philip
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Place
Mount Joy
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1873 F011 S
Box Number
118
Additional Notes
Occupation: tinsmith. 1 item, 3 pieces
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
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Estate Inventory

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/37818a5d-e803-4613-bc50-302317615194
Collection
Estate Inventories
Object ID
Inv 1906 F010 S
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Collection
Estate Inventories
Year
1906
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0123
People
Shickley, Peter
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Place
Mount Joy
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1906 F010 S
Box Number
123
Additional Notes
1 item, 1 piece
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
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