Indiana coverlet by Samuel Graham (attr.), 1847, doubleweave

Name/Title

Indiana coverlet by Samuel Graham (attr.), 1847, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

WC027

Description

Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 3 sides and no fringe. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Floral centerfield pattern; bird border on sides; tree border on bottom. Woven by Samuel Graham in 1847

Context

Photographed in August 2025 for the Coverlet Documentation Project.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Graham, Samuel

Attribution

Attributed to

Role

Weaver

Date made

1847

Place

State/Province

Indiana

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL LR

Transcription

1847

Notes

Bird symbol in cornerblocks

Color

Natural, Navy