Crib coverlet by Ernst Gwytsh, 1845, tied beiderwand

Photograph

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Crib coverlet by Ernst Gwytsh, 1845, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.389

Description

Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on 2 sides and self-fringe on bottom. Woven full-width; seamless. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Compass and double roses centerfield pattern; abstract border on side; grapevine border on bottom. Woven by Ernst Gwytsh.

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

Artist Information

Artist

Gwytsh, Ernst

Role

Weaver

Date made

1845

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL

Transcription

ERNST+/ GWYTSH/1845

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Navy, Natural