Illinois coverlet by Theodore Hunkemiller, 1854, beiderwand

Name/Title

Illinois coverlet by Theodore Hunkemiller, 1854, beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.014

Description

Red, yellow, navy, and natural figured true beiderwand coverlet with border on three sides and self-fringe along bottom. Two joined panels. Woven by Theodore Hunkemiller in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois in 1854.

Collection

John and Janet Simmermaker Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Hunkemiller, Theodore

Role

Weaver

Date made

1854

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL LR

Transcription

MADE BY / T.HUNKEMILLER / PEORIA / ILLINOIS. / 1854

Color

Red, Yellow, Navy, Natural