Illinois coverlet by Theodore Hunkemiller, 1854, tied beiderwand

Name/Title

Illinois coverlet by Theodore Hunkemiller, 1854, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.137

Description

Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on 3 sides and self fringe on bottom. Two panels joined by a center seam. Blue, gold, and red, wool with undyed cotton.Blue, red, and gold, floral medallion centerfield pattern; Floral arrangement border on sides and on bottom. Woven by Theodore Hinkemiller in 1854.

Collection

John and Janet Simmermaker Collection, Coverlet Documentation Project

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Hunkemiller, Theodore

Role

Weaver

Date made

1854

Place

City

Peoria [Peoria County: Illinois: United States of America]

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL and LR

Transcription

MADE BY / T. HUNKEMILLER / PEORIA / ILLINOIS / 1854

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Blue, Red, Natural, Gold