Missouri coverlet by Samuel Snyder, 1869, tied beiderwand

Name/Title

Missouri coverlet by Samuel Snyder, 1869, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.147

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. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Medallion centerfield pattern; grapevine border on sides; eagle border on bottom. Woven by Samuel Snyder 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

Snyder, Samuel

Role

Weaver

Date made

1869

Place

* Untyped Place

Gallatin, Daviess County

State/Province

Missouri

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

WOVE+IN/GALLATIN/ DAVIESS./ COUNTY. M/ BY+SAMUEL/ SNYDER/ 1869

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Natural, Navy