Coverlet, 1860, tied beiderwand

Name/Title

Coverlet, 1860, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.316

Description

Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on three sides, self-fringe on sides, and applied fringe on bottom. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy, dark green, and red wool with undyed cotton. Floral medallion centerfield pattern; rose border on sides; flower urn border on bottom. Unknown weaver in 1860 with courthouse cornerblock.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, John and Janet Simmermaker Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1860

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

18 60

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Red, Green, Navy, Natural