Coverlet, doubleweave, half-star trademark, 1855

Name/Title

Coverlet, doubleweave, half-star trademark, 1855

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.171

Description

Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 3 sides and self-fringe on sides and bottom. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Fan flowers centerfield pattern; floral urn border on sides and bottom. Unknown weaver in 1855 with half-star trademark.

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

1855

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

1855

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Natural, Navy