Indiana coverlet by Matthew Rattray, 1853, doubleweave

Name/Title

Indiana coverlet by Matthew Rattray, 1853, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.3.516

Description

Navy and natural figured half doublecloth coverlet with border on three sides. Two joined panels. Woven by Matthew Rattray in Indiana in 1853 based on the cornerblock trademark.

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Rattray, Matthew

Role

Weaver

Date made

1853

Place

State/Province

Indiana

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL LR

Transcription

1853

Color

Navy, Natural