Indiana coverlet by Craig family, 1849, doubleweave

Name/Title

Indiana coverlet by Craig family, 1849, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.004

Description

Navy and natural figured doubleweave coverlet with border on four sides and fringe along bottom. Two joined panels. Woven by the Craig Family in 1849 based on the dated courthouse trademark.

Collection

John and Janet Simmermaker Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Craig family

Role

Weaver

Date made

1849

Place

State/Province

Indiana

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

UL UR LL LR

Transcription

18 49

Color

Navy, Natural