Name/Title
Coverlet for Ann E. Deitz, tied beiderwand, "Agriculture & Manufactures", 1833Entry/Object ID
CDP 25.8.258Description
Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on 4 sides and no fringe. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Floral medallion centerfield pattern; eagle, monkey, and goat border on all sides. Unknown weaver for Ann E. Deitz in 1833 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 CollectionMade/Created
Date made
1833Notes
Woven for Ann E. Deitz.Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
UL, UR, LL, LRTranscription
AGRICUL/TURE&MAN/UFACTURES./ARE.THE.FOUND/ATION.OF/OUR.INDE/PENDENCE./JULY 4./1833.Material/Technique
WovenType
Border inscriptionLocation
Bottom borderTranscription
ANN.E.DEITZ.Material/Technique
Woven