Discussion of the craftsmanship involved in making coverlets. More than 50 coverlet designs are reproduced, 16 in color.

This lavishly illustrated guide to one of the premier collections of woven coverlets in the United States is an essential reference for collectors, historians, specialists in material culture, and all those who are interested in American textiles. Information about the lives and professional careers of more than seven hundred weavers is included. In-depth discussions explore fifty coverlets that are depicted in detail.

The origins and construction of 80 starwork coverlets by Pennsylvanian German weavers.