Indiana coverlet by James Craig/Matthew Young, doubleweave

Name/Title

Indiana coverlet by James Craig/Matthew Young, doubleweave

Description

Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on four sides and self-fringe on bottom. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy blue wool with natural cotton. Shells and medallions in centerfield pattern; birds and urns with domed building in side borders; floral border on bottom with catalpa flowers. Woven by James "Canada Jim" Craig or Matthew Young, who used this undated building logo.

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection, Coverlet Documentation Project

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Craig, James "Canada Jim"

Role

Weaver

Artist

Young, Matthew

Role

Weaver

Place

State/Province

Indiana

Country

United States of America

Color

Natural, Navy