Indana Coverlet; tied half doublecloth; Hugh Wilson 1851

Photograph

Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.3.KBRW513

Description

Red, blue, navy, and natural figured tied half doublecloth coverlet with border on three sides and self-fringe on two sides. Two joined panels. Woven by Hugh Wilson in New Winchester, Hendricks Co., Indiana in 1851.

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Wilson, Hugh

Role

Weaver

Date made

1851

Place

Village

New Winchester

Township

Marion Township

* Untyped Place

Hendricks County

State/Province

Indiana

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL LR

Transcription

MADE+BY+ / H+WILSON / INDIANA+H+X / 1851

Language

English

Color

Red, Blue, Navy, Natural