Kentucky coverlet (modern), damask

Name/Title

Kentucky coverlet (modern), damask

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.142

Description

Figured and fancy damask coverlet with borders on 4 ] sides and no fringe.Woven full-width; seamless. Brown wool with undyed cotton. flower centerfield pattern; plantation border on sides and on bottom. 20th century reproduction.

Context

Photographed on 9/5/2025 in Winamac, IN for the Coverlet Documentation Project.

Collection

John and Janet Simmermaker Collection, Coverlet Documentation Project

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL and LR

Transcription

1732 1932 / EXITUS ACTA PROBAT

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Brown, Natural