Name/Title
Iowa coverlet by Daniel Stephenson, 1869, tied beiderwandEntry/Object ID
CDP 25.8.297Description
Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on 3 sides and self-fringe on sides and bottom. Woven full-width; seamless. Pink, navy, and green wool with undyed cotton. Floral centerfield pattern; floral urn border on sides and bottom. Woven by Daniel Stephenson in 1869.Context
Photographed on 9/5/2025 in Winamac, IN for the Coverlet Documentation Project.Collection
Coverlet Documentation Project, John and Janet Simmermaker CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Stephenson, DanielRole
WeaverDate made
1869Place
Town
FairfieldCounty
Jefferson CountyState/Province
IowaCountry
United States of AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
MADE/ BY/ D. STEPHENSON/ FAIRFIELD/ JEFFERSON Co./ IOWA/ 1869Material/Technique
WovenColor
Pink, Green, Natural, Navy