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John Hewson (artist)

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John Hewson
Born1744
London, England
Died1821
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
OccupationTextile artist
John Hewson gravestone in Palmer Cemetery in Philadelphia

John Hewson (1744 – 1821) was a textile artist. He trained in a cotton-printing factory in London, but moved to the United States on the advice of his friend Benjamin Franklin, and set up a calico printing factory in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His chintzes were used in American quilts, often as the centerpiece.[1] In November 2014, a DNA test revealed Hewson to be the paternal fifth great-grandfather of American actress and comedian Tina Fey.[2]

He is interred at Palmer Cemetery in Philadelphia.

References

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  1. ^ Quilt with center medallion by Hewson at the Smithsonian
  2. ^ "Ancient Roots – Full Episode". Episode transcript. Finding Your Roots. 18 November 2014. Archived from the original on 31 December 2014. Retrieved 23 April 2015.