Iowa coverlet by Daniel Stephenson for Mary J. Moore, 1855, tied beiderwand

Name/Title

Iowa coverlet by Daniel Stephenson for Mary J. Moore, 1855, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.296

Description

Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on 3 sides and no fringe. Woven full-width; seamless. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Abstract centerfield pattern; floral urn border on sides and bottom. Woven by Daniel Stephenson for Mary J. Moore in 1855.

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

1855

Place

Town

Fairfield

County

Jefferson County

State/Province

Iowa

Country

United States of America

Notes

Wove for Mary J. Moore

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

MADE/ BY/ D. STEPHENSON/ FAIRFIELD/ JEFFERSON Co./ IOWA/ 1855/ MARY J. MOORE

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Navy, Natural