Name/Title
Indiana coverlet by the Gilmour Family, 1840, doubleweaveEntry/Object ID
CDP 25.8.327Description
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 CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
GIlmour familyRole
WeaverDate made
1840Place
State/Province
IndianaCountry
United States of AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
YEAR 1840Material/Technique
Woven