Name/Title
Indiana crib coverlet by William Deeds, 1850, tied beiderwandEntry/Object ID
CDP 25.8.390Description
Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on 3 sides and self-fringe on 3 sides. Woven full-width; seamless.Navy, red, and light blue wool with undyed cotton. Floral medallion centerfield pattern; building border on sides and bottom. Woven by William Deeds in 1850.Collection
Coverlet Documentation Project, John and Janet Simmermaker CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
William DeedsRole
WeaverDate made
1850Place
* Untyped Place
Pipe Creek, Madison CountyState/Province
IndianaCountry
United States of AmericaNotes
Now located in Madison County and not Miami County.Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
UR, LRTranscription
MADE. BY/ WM. DEEDS/ PIPECRICK/ MIAMI.COU/ INDIANA./18 50Material/Technique
WovenColor
Navy, Natural, Red, Light blue