Name/Title
Indiana coverlet by the Muir family, doubleweave, 1850Entry/Object ID
CDP 25.5.054Description
Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 3 sides and self-fringe on the bottom. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Floral centerfield pattern; floral border on sides and bottom. Woven by the Muir Family in 1850 with their trademark in cornerblock.Context
Photographed on 9/4/2025 in Eagle, WI for the Coverlet Documentation Project.Collection
Coverlet Documentation Project, Riene Wells and Dean Herriges CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Muir FamilyRole
WeaverDate made
1850Place
State/Province
IndianaCountry
United States of AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL,LRTranscription
1/ 8 5/ 0Material/Technique
Woven