Name/Title
Ohio coverlet; tied half doublecloth; William Forster 1855Entry/Object ID
CDP 25.3.KBRW051Description
Red, blue, natural, and burnt sienna figured tied beiderwand coverlet with grapevine border on three sides. Two joined panels. Woven by William Forster in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio in 1855 for Ruth Miles.Collection
Kitty Bell and Ron Walter CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Forster, WilliamRole
WeaverDate made
1855Place
City
MarionCounty
Marion CountyState/Province
OhioCountry
United States of AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL LRTranscription
WILLIAM / FORSTER / MARION / MARION / COUNTY / OHIO+1855 / RUTH / MILESLanguage
EnglishColor
Burnt Sienna, Red, Blue, Natural