Ohio coverlet by Joseph Nurre, 1843, tied beiderwand

Name/Title

Ohio coverlet by Joseph Nurre, 1843, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.120

Description

Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders and self-fringe on 3 sides. Two panels joined by a center seam. Green, red, and blue wool with undyed cotton. Floral centerfield medallions; floral vine border on sides; distelfink border on bottom. Woven by Joseph Nurre in 1843 with floral logo.

Collection

John and Janet Simmermaker Collection, Coverlet Documentation Project

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Nurre, Joseph

Role

Weaver

Date made

1843

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL and LR

Transcription

JOSEPH / NURRE / 1843