Indiana coverlet by Matthew Rattray, 1859, doubleweave

Name/Title

Indiana coverlet by Matthew Rattray, 1859, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.3.521

Description

Red, blue, and natural figured doublecloth coverlet with border on three sides and self-fringe along bottom. Two joined panels. Woven by Matthew Rattray in Indiana in 1859.

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Rattray, Matthew

Role

Weaver

Date made

1859

Place

State/Province

Indiana

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL LR

Transcription

1859

Color

Red, Blue, Natural