Coverlet by/for H. Blackman, tied beiderwand

Name/Title

Coverlet by/for H. Blackman, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

WC098

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. Red and pink wool with undyed cotton. Floral medallions centerfield pattern; bird and rose border on sides and bottom. Woven either by or for H. Blackman.

Context

Photographed in August 2025 for the Coverlet Documentation Project.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, Marty Schlabach and Mary Jean Welser Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Blackman, H.

Attribution

Attributed to

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

H+BLACKMAN

Translation

H BLACKMAN

Color

Pink, Red, Natural