Illinois coverlet by William Fasig, 1860, tied beiderwand

Name/Title

Illinois coverlet by William Fasig, 1860, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.272

Description

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 Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Fasig, William

Role

Weaver

Date made

1860

Place

County

Clark County

State/Province

Illinois

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

MADE + BY/ W+FASIG/U S/ CLARK/ CO+ ILL' S/ 1860

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Natural, Navy, Red, Light blue