Coverlet by Ernst Gwytsh, 1846, tied beiderwand

Name/Title

Coverlet by Ernst Gwytsh, 1846, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.136

Description

Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on 3 sides and self-fringe on 3 sides. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Floral medallions centerfield pattern; floral vine border on sides; grapevine border on bottom. Woven by Ernst Gwytsh in 1846.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, John and Janet Simmermaker Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Gwytsh, Ernst

Role

Weaver

Date made

1846

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

ERNST GWYTSH

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Navy, Natural