Michigan coverlet by Michael Enos for M.L. George, 1859, tied beiderwand

Name/Title

Michigan coverlet by Michael Enos for M.L. George, 1859, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.244

Description

Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on 3 sides and self-fringe on sides and bottom. Two panels joined by a center seam. Red wool with undyed cotton. Leafy centerfield pattern; Bird border on sides and bottom. Woven by Michael Enos for M.L. George in 1859.

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

Michael, Enos

Role

Weaver

Date made

1859

Notes

Wove for M.L. George

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

ENOS/ MICHAEL/ KINDERHOOK/ BRANCH/ COUNTY/ MICH 1859/ M.L+GEORGE

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Red, Natural