Baskets of Southeastern Pennsylvania
By Trish Herr

Many books and articles have been written about American baskets and basket making, but few concentrate on those made in southeastern Pennsylvania.  This area was settled in the 18th and early 19th centuries by German speaking settlers and English and Scots-Irish immigrants. Most of the surviving baskets so highly prized by collectors were made in the early 20th century with a smaller percentage from the later 19th century. [READ MORE ...]

Hooked and Handsewn Rugs of Southeastern Pennsylvania
By Trish Herr

Having recently authored the book Rags to Rugs: Hooked and Handsewn Rugs of Pennsylvania, I would like to share with you some interesting examples of the floor coverings we have found in our area of Southeastern Pennsylvania. [READ MORE ...]

What You Always Wanted to Know about Coverlets but Were Afraid to Ask
By Trish Herr

The term coverlet can mean many things to many people. A simple overview of basic coverlet forms is helpful when one views this category of American handwoven textiles in museums, private collections, antiques shows, shops and on the web. These bedcoverings were made in the 18th through late 19th centuries, primarily on the east coast extending from New England south through the middle Atlantic states and in the mid-west throughout Ohio and Indiana. [READ MORE ....]