Geometric coverlet, block twill

Name/Title

Geometric coverlet, block twill

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.177

Description

Geometric block twill coverlet with borders on 3 sides and self-fringe on sides and bottom. Two panels joined by a center seam. Red wool with navy cotton. Twill block centerfield pattern; wavy border on sides and bottom. Unknown weaver with sewn on tag inscribed "Mrs. S.A. Griffith."

Context

Photographed on 9/5/2025 in Winamac, IN for the Coverlet Documentation Project.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, John and Janet Simmermaker Collection

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cloth Label

Transcription

Mrs. S. A. Griffith

Color

Navy, Red