Ohio coverlet by Charles Meily, 1835, tied beiderwand

Photograph

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Ohio coverlet by Charles Meily, 1835, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.310

Description

Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on three sides and self-fringe on both sides and bottom. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy and red wool with undyed cotton. Double rose centerfield pattern; grapevine border on sides and bottom. Woven by Charles Meily in 1835.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, John and Janet Simmermaker Collection

Category

Double roses

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Meily, Charles

Role

Weaver

Date made

1835

Place

County

Wayne County

State/Province

Ohio

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

CH+S+/MEILY+/ WAYNE/COUNTY/+OHIO+

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Natural, Red, Navy

Web Links and URLs

Double rose and blossom | Coverlet Index