Illinois coverlet by Jeremiah Saylor, 1846, tied beiderwand

Photograph

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Illinois coverlet by Jeremiah Saylor, 1846, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.243

Description

Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on 3 sides and applied fringe on sides and bottom. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Double roses centerfield pattern; floral border on sides and bottom. Woven by Jeremiah Saylor in 1846.

Context

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

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, John and Janet Simmermaker Collection

Category

Double roses

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Saylor, Jeremiah

Role

Weaver

Date made

1846

Place

* Untyped Place

Farmington, Fulton County

State/Province

Illinois

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

J.M + SAYLER/ FARMINGTO/ FULTON/ COUNTY/ ILLINOIS/ 1846

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Natural, Navy