Coverlet, doubleweave, 1833

Name/Title

Coverlet, doubleweave, 1833

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.233

Description

Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 4 sides and no fringe. Two separate panels. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Floral wreaths centerfield pattern; abstract border on sides; double headed eagle border on top and bottom. Unknown weaver in 1833.

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

Date made

1833

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Border inscription

Location

Bottom and Top

Transcription

1833

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Natural, Navy