Coverlet, tied beiderwand

Name/Title

Coverlet, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.277

Description

Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on 3 sides and self-fringe on sides and applied fringe on bottom. Woven full-width; seamless. Navy, red, and gold wool with undyed cotton. Masonic symbols centerfield pattern; abstract border on sides and bottom. Unknown weaver.

Context

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

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, John and Janet Simmermaker Collection

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Centerfield

Transcription

IN GOD WE TRUST./ FRIENDSHIP LOVE AND TRUTH

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Natural, Navy, Red, Gold