Coverlet, tied beiderwand, liberty eagle trademark

Name/Title

Coverlet, tied beiderwand, liberty eagle trademark

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.155

Description

Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on 3 sides and self-fringe on sides and bottom. Woven full-width; seamless. Red, yellow, and green wool with undyed cotton. Leafy medallion centerfield pattern; eagle border on sides; rose border on bottom. Unknown weaver with liberty eagle trademark.

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

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

LIBERTY

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Natural, Red, Yellow, Green