Name/Title
Illinois coverlet by Philip Seewald for John Shomleffle, 1847, tied beiderwandEntry/Object ID
CDP 25.8.304Description
Figured tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on 3 sides and self-fringe on both sides and bottom. Two panels joined by a center seam. Red and navy blue wool with undyed cotton. Tulips and snowflakes centerfield pattern; distelfink border on sides and bottom. Woven by Philip Seewald for John Shomleffle in 1847.Collection
Coverlet Documentation Project, John and Janet Simmermaker CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Seewald, PhilipRole
WeaverDate made
1847Place
State/Province
IllinoisCountry
United States of AmericaNotes
Woven for John ShomleffleInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
MADE BY./ P.SEEWALD/ RIDGE:/ FOR:/ IOHN.SHOM:/ LEFFLE./ ILLINOIS./ 1847.Material/Technique
Woven