Indiana coverlet by James Craig, 1859, doubleweave

Name/Title

Indiana coverlet by James Craig, 1859, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.5.021

Description

Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 4 sides and no fringe. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Abstract centerfield pattern; floral border on sides; tree border on bottom and top. Woven by James Craig in 1859.

Context

Photographed on 9/4/2025 in Eagle, WI for the Coverlet Documentation Project.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, Riene Wells and Dean Herriges Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Craig, James

Role

Weaver

Date made

1859

Place

Town

Andersonville

County

Floyd County

State/Province

Indiana

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

UL,UR,LL,LR

Transcription

Ja. CRAIG/ ANDERSONVILL/ FL. Co. IA./ 1859

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Navy, Natural