Canada coverlet by William and John Noll for Mary Rock, 1879, tied beiderwand

Photograph

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Canada coverlet by William and John Noll for Mary Rock, 1879, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.208

Description

Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on 3 sides and applied fringe on sides and bottom. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Lilies of France centerfield pattern; rose border on sides and bottom. Woven by William and John Noll for Mary Rock in 1879.

Context

Photographed on 9/5/2025 in Winamac, IN for the Coverlet Documentation Project.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, John and Janet Simmermaker Collection

Category

Lilies of France

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Noll, William and John

Role

Weaver

Date made

1879

Place

Country

Canada

Continent

North America

Notes

Woven for Mary Rock

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL

Transcription

MADE BY/ WILLIAM/ AND/ JOHN NOLL/ FOR/ MARY/ ROCK/ 1879

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Navy, Natural