Coverlet for Lydia Dewey, 1844, doubleweave

Photograph

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Coverlet for Lydia Dewey, 1844, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.237

Description

Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 3 sides and no fringe. Two separate panels. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Lilies of France centerfield pattern; Willow tree border on sides and bottom. Unknown weaver for Lydia Dewey in 1844.

Context

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

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, John and Janet Simmermaker Collection

Category

Lilies of France

Made/Created

Date made

1844

Notes

Wove for Lydia Dewey.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL,LR

Transcription

LYDIA/ DEWEY/ 1844

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Natural, Navy