Coverlet for Ann E. Deitz, tied beiderwand, Agriculture & Manufactures, 1833

Name/Title

Coverlet for Ann E. Deitz, tied beiderwand, "Agriculture & Manufactures", 1833

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.258

Description

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 Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1833

Notes

Woven for Ann E. Deitz.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

UL, UR, LL, LR

Transcription

AGRICUL/TURE&MAN/UFACTURES./ARE.THE.FOUND/ATION.OF/OUR.INDE/PENDENCE./JULY 4./1833.

Material/Technique

Woven

Type

Border inscription

Location

Bottom border

Transcription

ANN.E.DEITZ.

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Natural, Navy