Illinois coverlet by Charles Meily, tied beiderwand

Photograph

Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Illinois coverlet by Charles Meily, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.245

Description

Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on 3 sides and self-fringe on sides and bottom. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy, red, and light blue wool with undyed cotton.Leafy centerfield pattern; rose border on sides; grapevine border on bottom. Woven by Charles Meily.

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

Artist Information

Artist

Meily, Charles

Role

Weaver

Place

County

Crawford County

State/Province

Illinois

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

CH.S./ MEILY./CRAW.D/COUNTY/ILLINOIS

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Navy, Red, Natural, Light blue