Ohio coverlet, tied beiderwand, Liberty eagle trademark

Name/Title

Ohio coverlet, tied beiderwand, Liberty eagle trademark

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.322

Description

Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 3 sides and self-fringe on both sides and bottom. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy, light blue, and red wool with undyed cotton. Floral medallions centerfield pattern; grapevine border on sides; Buildings and roses border on bottom. Liberty eagle trademark possibly attributed to F. Peter Bolinger.

Collection

John and Janet Simmermaker Collection, Coverlet Documentation Project

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Bolinger, F. Peter

Attribution

Possibly

Role

Weaver

Place

State/Province

Ohio

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

LIBERTY

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Red, Natural, Navy, Light blue