Name/Title
Ohio coverlet by John Wirick for John H. Yeats, 1853, tied beiderwandEntry/Object ID
CDP 25.8.308Description
Figured tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on three sides and self-fringe on both sides and bottom. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy, blue, and red wool with undyed cotton. Leafy medallion centerfield pattern; abstract urn border on sides and bottom. Woven by John Wirick for John H. Yeats in 1853.Collection
Coverlet Documentation Project, John and Janet Simmermaker CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Wirick, JohnRole
WeaverDate made
1853Place
Town
St. ParisCounty
Champagne CountyState/Province
OhioCountry
United States of AmericaNotes
Woven for John H. YeatsInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
MADE . BY/ J . WIRICK/ IN.ST.PARIS/ CHAMPAIGN/ CO .. OHIO/ 18 53 . FOR/ JOHN/ H * YEATS.Material/Technique
WovenColor
Red, Navy, Natural, Blue