Name/Title
Ohio coverlet by L. Hesse for E.R and R.R., 1844, tied beiderwandEntry/Object ID
CDP 25.8.319Description
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 ProjectMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Hesse, L.Role
WeaverDate made
1844Place
City
SomersetCounty
Perry CountyState/Province
OhioCountry
United States of AmericaNotes
Woven for E.R. and R.R.Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
L.L.Transcription
R R/ SOMERSET/ OHIO. 1844./ L. HESSE./ WEAVERMaterial/Technique
WovenType
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
L. R.Transcription
E R/ SOMERSET/ OHIO. 1844./ L. HESSE./ WEAVERMaterial/Technique
Woven