Coverlet for Anna Akin, fancy geometric doubleweave

Name/Title

Coverlet for Anna Akin, fancy geometric doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.284

Description

Geometric fancy geometric doubleweave coverlet with borders on 4 sides and no fringe. Two panels joined by a center seam. Natural wool with undyed cotton. Abstract centerfield pattern; abstract border on sides and bottom; border with name on top. Woven for Anna Akin.

Context

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

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, John and Janet Simmermaker Collection

Made/Created

Notes

Woven for Anna Akin.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Border inscription

Location

Top border

Transcription

Anna Akin

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Natural