Iowa coverlet by Daniel Stephenson, 1869, tied beiderwand

Name/Title

Iowa coverlet by Daniel Stephenson, 1869, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.297

Description

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 Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Stephenson, Daniel

Role

Weaver

Date made

1869

Place

Town

Fairfield

County

Jefferson County

State/Province

Iowa

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

MADE/ BY/ D. STEPHENSON/ FAIRFIELD/ JEFFERSON Co./ IOWA/ 1869

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Pink, Green, Natural, Navy