Indiana coverlet by James Craig (attr.), 1849, doubleweave

Name/Title

Indiana coverlet by James Craig (attr.), 1849, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

CDP25.3.510

Description

Navy and natural figured doublecloth coverlet with border on three sides and self-fringe along bottom. Two joined panels. Woven by John or William (Sr.) Craig in Indiana in 1849 based on the cornerblock trademark

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter 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

LL LR

Transcription

1849

Color

Navy, Natural