Name/Title
Illinois coverlet by William Fasig, 1860, tied beiderwandEntry/Object ID
CDP 25.8.272Description
Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on 3 sides and no fringe. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy, red, and light blue wool with undyed cotton. Leafy centerfield pattern; bird border on sides; floral border on bottom. Woven by William Fasig in 1860.Context
Photographed on 9/5/2025 in Winamac, IN for the Coverlet Documentation Project.Collection
Coverlet Documentation Project, John and Janet Simmermaker CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Fasig, WilliamRole
WeaverDate made
1860Place
County
Clark CountyState/Province
IllinoisCountry
United States of AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
MADE + BY/ W+FASIG/U S/ CLARK/ CO+ ILL' S/ 1860Material/Technique
WovenColor
Natural, Navy, Red, Light blue