Ohio coverlet by Jacob and Michael Ardner, 1853, tied beiderwand

Photograph

Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Ohio coverlet by Jacob and Michael Ardner, 1853, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.320

Description

Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on 3 sides and self-fringe on both sides and bottom. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy, red, and gold wool with undyed cotton. Floral medallion centerfield pattern; grapevine border on both sides and bottom. Woven by Jacob and Michael Ardner in 1853.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Ardner, Jacob

Role

Weaver

Artist

Ardner, Michael

Role

Weaver

Date made

1853

Place

Town

Mount Vernon

County

Knox County

State/Province

Ohio

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

WIN.MTVE/RNON. KNO/XCOUNTY./ OHIO. BY./ JACOB./ AND./ MICHAEL./ ARDNER./1853.

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Natural, Navy, Red, Yellow