Coverlet panel by Ernst Gwytsh, 1845, tied beiderwand

Name/Title

Coverlet panel by Ernst Gwytsh, 1845, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.317

Description

Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet panel with borders on side and bottom. No fringe on sides; frayed top and bottom edges. Single panel, seamless. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Compass star and double rose centerfield pattern; elaborate swag border on side; grapevine border on bottom. Woven by Ernst Gwytsh in 1846.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, John and Janet Simmermaker Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Gwytsh, Ernst

Role

Weaver

Date made

1846

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LR

Transcription

ERNST / GWYTSH / 1846

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Navy, Natural