Ohio coverlet by F. Yearous, 1850, tied beiderwand
Entry/Object ID
2017.1.145
Description
Figured coverlet; undyed cotton and blue wool, tied double cloth (Beiderwand). Center seam joins two panels. Hem on top, fringe on sides and bottom. Central motif consists of squares made up of four stylized roses and tulips. These squares are separated by snowflake-like shapes. Border on bottom includes a pair of birds flanking a floral tree. The border on sides contains a swag of vines accented by an eagle motif. The eagle has a shield and carries arrows. An eagle is also in the corner blocks along with the woven text.
Collection
ATHM Collection
Acquisition
Accession
2017.1
Source or Donor
American Textile History Museum
Acquisition Method
Transfer
Credit Line
Transfer from the ATHM in Lowell, MA upon its closing in 2017
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Yearous, F.
Role
Weaver
Date made
1850
Place
State/Province
Ohio
Country
United States of America
Woven Textile Details
Weave Type
Tied Beiderwand
Notes
2:1
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscription
Location
LL, LR
Transcription
OHIO 1850/LOUD+ONVILLE F*/YEAROUS
Notes
lettering wraps around 3 outer sides of "block" in an odd fashion
