Indiana coverlet by the Muir Family, 1846, doubleweave

Name/Title

Indiana coverlet by the Muir Family, 1846, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.330

Description

Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 3 sides and no fringe. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Abstract centerfield pattern; elaborate abstract border on sides; floral border on bottom. Woven by the Muir family in 1846 with Muir Family floral logo in the cornerblock.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, John and Janet Simmermaker Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Muir Family

Role

Weaver

Date made

1846

Place

State/Province

Indiana

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

1846

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Navy, Natural