Ohio coverlet by Ernst Gwytsh, 1846, tied beiderwand

Name/Title

Ohio coverlet by Ernst Gwytsh, 1846, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.018

Description

Blue, red, navy, and natural figured tied beiderwand coverlet with border and self-fringe on three sides. Two joined panels. Woven by Ernst Gwytsh in Ohio in 1846.

Collection

John and Janet Simmermaker Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Gwytsh, Ernst

Role

Weaver

Date made

1846

Place

State/Province

Ohio

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL LR

Transcription

ERNST / GWYTSH / 1846

Color

Blue, Red, Navy, Natural