Coverlet, doubleweave, Agriculture & Manufactures

Name/Title

Coverlet, doubleweave, "Agriculture & Manufactures"

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.266

Description

Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 3 sides and no fringe. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Floral medallion centerfield pattern; patriotic eagle border on sides and bottom. Unknown weaver with "Agriculture & Manufactures" trademark.

Context

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

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, John and Janet Simmermaker Collection

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

AGRICUL/TURE&MAN/UFACTURES./ARE.THE.FOUND/ATION.OF/OUR.INDE/PENDENCE.

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Natural, Navy