Name/Title
Illinois coverlet; tied half doublecloth; August Braten 1848Entry/Object ID
CDP 25.3.KBRW540Description
Red, navy, and natural figured tied half doublecloth coverlet with border on three sides and self-fringe on two sides. Two joined panels. Woven for Christian Wagner by August Braden in Pekin, Tazewell Co., Illinois in 1848.Collection
Kitty Bell and Ron Walter CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Braten, AugustRole
WeaverDate made
1848Place
City
PekinCounty
Tazewell CountyState/Province
IllinoisCountry
United States of AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL LRTranscription
CHRISTIAN / WAGNER / PEKIN / TAZ. CO. / ILLINOIS / 1848 / A.BRATENLanguage
English