Coverlet, doubleweave, 1854

Photograph

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Coverlet, doubleweave, 1854

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.124

Description

Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders and self-fringe on three sides. Two panels joined by a center seam. Blue and red wool with undyed cotton. Floral centerfield pattern; foliate border on sides and bottom. Cornerblock logo of a man with a flag.

Collection

John and Janet Simmermaker Collection, Coverlet Documentation Project

Category

Double border

Made/Created

Date made

1854

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

1854 (4x)

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Navy, Natural, Red