Illinois coverlet, by Philip Seewald for A. Schaum Loeffel, 1842, tied beiderwand

Photograph

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Illinois coverlet, by Philip Seewald for A. Schaum Loeffel, 1842, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.275

Description

Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on 3 sides and self-fringe on the sides. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy and red wool with undyed cotton. Lilies of France centerfield pattern; floral border on sides and bottom. Woven by Philip Seewald for A. Schaum Loeffel in 1842.

Context

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

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, John and Janet Simmermaker Collection

Category

Lilies of France

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Seewald, Philip

Role

Weaver

Date made

1842

Place

* Untyped Place

Ridge Prairie, St. Clair County

State/Province

Illinois

Country

United States of America

Notes

Woven for A. Schaum Loeffel.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

MADE BY./ PH.SEWALD/ RIDGE./ PRAIRIE/ FOR./A.SCHAUM./LOEFFEL./1842.

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Natural, Navy, Red