Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on three sides and self-fringe on bottom. Two panels joined by a center seam. Dark blue wool with undyed cotton. Floral wreath centerfield pattern; flower basket border on sides; atypically stylized distelfink bird border on bottom. Woven by Charles Adolph in Williamsburgh, Wayne County, Indiana.
Collection
Saint Vincent Collection
Acquisition
Accession
2026.1
Acquisition Method
Donation
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Adolph, Charles
Role
Weaver
Place
* Untyped Place
Williamsburgh
County
Wayne County
State/Province
Indiana
Country
United States of America
Woven Textile Details
Weave Type
Doubleweave
Warp
Warp Colors
Natural, Navy
Warp Materials
Cotton, Wool
Weft
Weft Colors
Natural, Navy
Weft Materials
Cotton, Wool
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscription
Location
LL, LR
Transcription
WOVE BY / CHARLES / ADOLPH + AT / WILLIAMS + / BURGH ++++ / WAYNE + CO + / INDIANA +
