Geometric coverlet by/for E.S., fancy geometric doubleweave, 1838

Name/Title

Geometric coverlet by/for E.S., fancy geometric doubleweave, 1838

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.185

Description

Geometric fancy geometric doubleweave doubleweave coverlet with borders on 4 sides and no fringe. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Abstract centerfield pattern; abstract border on all sides. Possibly woven by or for E.S. in 1838.

Context

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

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, John and Janet Simmermaker Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1838

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Border inscription

Location

Bottom

Transcription

ES 1838

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Natural, Navy