Name/Title
Coverlet for R. Packer, doubleweave, "Agriculture & Manufactures", 1832Entry/Object ID
CDP 25.8.252Description
Figured and fancy doubleweave 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; patriotic eagle border on all sides. Unknown weaver for R. Packer 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
1832Notes
Wove for R. Packer.Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
UL, UR, LL, LRTranscription
AGRICUL/TURE&MAN/UFACTURES./ARE.THE.FOUND/ATION.OF/OUR.INDE/PENDENCE./JULY.4./1832.Material/Technique
WovenType
Border inscriptionLocation
Bottom borderTranscription
R. PACKERMaterial/Technique
Woven