Ohio coverlet; tied half doublecloth; William Forster 1855

Name/Title

Ohio coverlet; tied half doublecloth; William Forster 1855

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.3.KBRW051

Description

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 Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Forster, William

Role

Weaver

Date made

1855

Place

City

Marion

County

Marion County

State/Province

Ohio

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL LR

Transcription

WILLIAM / FORSTER / MARION / MARION / COUNTY / OHIO+1855 / RUTH / MILES

Language

English

Color

Burnt Sienna, Red, Blue, Natural