Indiana coverlet by Samuel Balantyne, doubleweave

Name/Title

Indiana coverlet by Samuel Balantyne, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.328

Description

Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on four sides and little self-fringe on the bottom. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Leafy lattice centerfield pattern; floral border on sides; urn border on top and bottom. Woven by Samuel Balantyne with conch shell trademark in the cornerblock.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, John and Janet Simmermaker Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Balantyne, Samuel

Role

Weaver

Place

State/Province

Indiana

Country

United States of America

Color

Navy, Natural