Coverlet for Prudence Sheldon, 1843, tied beiderwand, lion trademark

Photograph

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Coverlet for Prudence Sheldon, 1843, tied beiderwand, lion trademark

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.259

Description

Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on 3 sides and no fringe. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy and dark blue wool with undyed cotton. Double rose centerfield pattern; eagle and willow tree border on sides and bottom. Unknown weaver for Prudence Sheldon in 1843 with lion trademark.

Context

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

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, John and Janet Simmermaker Collection

Category

Double roses

Made/Created

Date made

1843

Notes

Woven for Prudence Sheldon.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

1843

Material/Technique

Woven

Type

Border inscription

Location

Bottom border

Transcription

PRUDENCE SHELDON

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Natural, Navy, Blue