Ohio coverlet by Adam Henning, 1845/6, tied beiderwand

Name/Title

Ohio coverlet by Adam Henning, 1845/6, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

2016.1.001

Description

Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on two sides and self fringe on two sides and applied fringe on bottom. Two panels joined by a center seam.Navy, green, and red wool with undyed cotton. Strawberry floral centerfield pattern; building border two sides; bird border on bottom. Woven by Adam Henning.

Collection

Saint Vincent Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2016.1

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Henning, Adam

Role

Weaver

Date made

1845

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Tied Beiderwand 2:1

Warp

Warp Colors

Natural

Warp Materials

Cotton

Weft

Weft Colors

Navy, Red, Green

Weft Materials

Wool

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

A+HENNING/SUGER/CREEK+T/STARK/COUNTY/OHIO 1846

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

L2012.001.02

Dimensions

Width

76-1/2 in

Length

87-1/4 in

Material

Wool, Cotton