Indiana coverlet by the Gilmour Family, 1840, doubleweave

Name/Title

Indiana coverlet by the Gilmour Family, 1840, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.327

Description

Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 3 sides and self-fringe on the bottom. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Floral centerfield pattern; floral border on sides; log cabin border on bottom. Woven by the Gilmour Family in 1840 with sailboat trademark cornerblock.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, John and Janet Simmermaker Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

GIlmour family

Role

Weaver

Date made

1840

Place

State/Province

Indiana

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

YEAR 1840

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Natural, Navy