Coverlet for Phebe J. Gue, doubleweave, Agriculture & Manufactures, 1834

Photograph

Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Coverlet for Phebe J. Gue, doubleweave, "Agriculture & Manufactures", 1834

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.265

Description

Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 4 sides and no fringe. Woven full-width; seamless. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Floral medallion centerfield pattern; patriotic eagle border on all sides. Unknown weaver for Phebe J. Gue in 1834 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

1834

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./1834.

Material/Technique

Woven

Type

Border inscription

Location

Top and bottom border

Transcription

PHEBE.J.GUE

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Natural, Navy