Indiana coverlet; doublecloth; Muir family 1851

Name/Title

Indiana coverlet; doublecloth; Muir family 1851

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.3.KBRW517

Description

Red, navy, and natural figured doublecloth coverlet with border and self-fringe on three sides. Two joined panels. Woven by the Muir family in 1851, based on the cornerblock trademark.

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Muir Family

Role

Weaver

Date made

1851

Place

State/Province

Indiana

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL LR

Transcription

1 /8 / 5 /1

Color

Red, Navy, Natural