Ohio coverlet by L. Hesse for E.R and R.R., 1844, tied beiderwand

Name/Title

Ohio coverlet by L. Hesse for E.R and R.R., 1844, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.319

Description

Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on three sides and self-fringe on both sides and bottom. Two panels joined by a center seam. Red and navy wool with undyed cotton. Grapevine trellis and stars centerfield pattern; distelfink and houses border on sides and bottom. Woven by L. Hesse for E. R. and R. R. in 1844.

Collection

John and Janet Simmermaker Collection, Coverlet Documentation Project

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Hesse, L.

Role

Weaver

Date made

1844

Place

City

Somerset

County

Perry County

State/Province

Ohio

Country

United States of America

Notes

Woven for E.R. and R.R.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

L.L.

Transcription

R R/ SOMERSET/ OHIO. 1844./ L. HESSE./ WEAVER

Material/Technique

Woven

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

L. R.

Transcription

E R/ SOMERSET/ OHIO. 1844./ L. HESSE./ WEAVER

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Red, Natural, Navy