Indiana coverlet by LaTourette family, 1862, doubleweave

Name/Title

Indiana coverlet by LaTourette family, 1862, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.011

Description

Red, navy, and natural figured doubleweave coverlet with border on three sides and self-fringe along bottom. Two joined panels. Woven by Henry or Sarah LaTourette in Covington, Fountain Co., Indiana in 1862, based on the "YEAR" Floral trademark.

Collection

John and Janet Simmermaker Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Role

Weaver

Studio

LaTourette family

Date made

1862

Place

* Untyped Place

Covington

County

Fountain County

State/Province

Indiana

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL LR

Transcription

YEAR / 1862

Language

English

Color

Red, Navy, Natural