Indiana coverlet by John LaTourette, 1846, doubleweave

Name/Title

Indiana coverlet by John LaTourette, 1846, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.009

Description

Navy and natural figured doubleweave coverlet with border on three sides and self-fringe along bottom. Two joined panels. Woven by John LaTourette in Indiana in 1846, based on Floral trademark.

Context

Photographed on 9/5/2025 in Winamac, IN for the Coverlet Documentation Project. All rights reserved.

Collection

John and Janet Simmermaker Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

LaTourette, John

Role

Weaver

Date made

1846

Place

State/Province

Indiana

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL LR

Transcription

1846

Color

Navy, Natural