Indiana coverlet by John Rogers, 1849, doubleweave

Name/Title

Indiana coverlet by John Rogers, 1849, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

CDP25.3.509

Description

Navy and natural figured doublecloth coverlet with border on three sides and self-fringe along bottom. Two joined panels. Woven by John Rogers in Washington Twp., Wayne Co., Indiana in 1849 based on cornerblock trademark.

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Rogers, John

Role

Weaver

Date made

1849

Place

Township

Washington Township

County

Wayne County

State/Province

Indiana

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL LR

Transcription

1849

Color

Navy, Natural