Ohio coverlet by Peter Grimm, 1859, tied beiderwand

Name/Title

Ohio coverlet by Peter Grimm, 1859, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.128

Description

Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on three sides. Remnants of self-fringe on three sides. Two panels joined by a center seam. Blue and red wool with undyed cotton. Floral tulip medallion centerfield pattern; train border on sides and floral border on bottom. Woven by Peter Grimm in 1859.

Collection

John and Janet Simmermaker Collection, Coverlet Documentation Project

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Grimm, Peter

Role

Weaver

Date made

1859

Place

Village

Loudonville

County

Ashland County

State/Province

Ohio

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL and LR

Transcription

LOUDON / VILLE / OHIO 1859 / WOVE BY / PETER / GRIMM

Color

Blue, Red, Natural