Indiana coverlet; tied half doublecloth; Heffner 1856

Name/Title

Indiana coverlet; tied half doublecloth; Heffner 1856

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.3.KBRW519

Description

Red, navy, and natural figured tied half doublecloth coverlet with border on three sides and self-fringe on two sides. Two joined panels. Woven by Heffner in Muncie, Delaware Co., Indiana in 1856

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Heffner

Role

Weaver

Date made

1856

Place

City

Muncie

County

Delaware County

State/Province

Indiana

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL LR

Transcription

MADE . BY / HEFFNER / MUNCIE. / DL.COUNTY / FOR / 1856

Language

English

Color

Red, Navy, Natural