Indiana coverlet by George Adolf, tied beiderwand

Name/Title

Indiana coverlet by George Adolf, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

2026.1.003

Description

Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on three sides. Two panels joined by a center seam. Dark blue wool with undyed cotton. Floral medallion and leaves in centerfield; flower vine border on sides; distelfink bird with rosebush border on bottom. Woven by George Adolf in Wayne County, Indiana.

Collection

Saint Vincent Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2026.1

Acquisition Method

Donation

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Adolph, George

Role

Weaver

Place

County

Wayne County

State/Province

Indiana

Country

United States of America

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Tied Beiderwand 2:1

Warp

Warp Colors

Natural

Warp Materials

Cotton

Weft

Weft Colors

Natural, Navy

Weft Materials

Cotton, Wool