Name/Title
Iowa coverlet by Daniel Stephenson for Mary J. Moore, 1855, tied beiderwandEntry/Object ID
CDP 25.8.296Description
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 CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Stephenson, DanielRole
WeaverDate made
1855Place
Town
FairfieldCounty
Jefferson CountyState/Province
IowaCountry
United States of AmericaNotes
Wove for Mary J. MooreInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
MADE/ BY/ D. STEPHENSON/ FAIRFIELD/ JEFFERSON Co./ IOWA/ 1855/ MARY J. MOOREMaterial/Technique
Woven