Reproduction coverlet, doubleweave, The Farmer Fancy

Name/Title

Reproduction coverlet, doubleweave, "The Farmer Fancy"

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.374

Description

Figured and fancy doubleweave reproduction coverlet with borders on 4 sides and applied fringe on all sides. Woven full-width; seamless. Green and orange wool with undyed cotton. Farmer and houses centerfield pattern; horse border on sides; building border on bottom and top. Unknown weaver with "The Farmer Fancy" tademark.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, John and Janet Simmermaker Collection

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

THE/ FARMER/ FANCY

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Green, Orange, Natural