Coverlet photograph

Name/Title

Coverlet photograph

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.2.013

Description

Red, pink, bright blue, navy blue, and natural figured tied Beiderwand coverlet with grapevine borders and self-fringe on three sides. Woven by Samuel Mellinger in 1840.

Collection

Collection of West Overton Village

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Mellinger, Samuel

Role

Weaver

Date made

1840

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

MADE BY / SAMUEL / MELLINGER / 1840

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Red, Pink, Navy, Natural, Blue