Name/Title
Illinois coverlet by Theodore Hunkemiller, 1854, tied beiderwandEntry/Object ID
CDP 25.8.137Description
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 ProjectMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Hunkemiller, TheodoreRole
WeaverDate made
1854Place
City
Peoria [Peoria County: Illinois: United States of America]Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL and LRTranscription
MADE BY / T. HUNKEMILLER / PEORIA / ILLINOIS / 1854Material/Technique
WovenColor
Blue, Red, Natural, Gold