Ohio (attr.) coverlet, doubleweave

Name/Title

Ohio (attr.) coverlet, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.152

Description

Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on all sides and self-fringe on sides and bottom. Woven full-width; seamless. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Libertyville peacocks centerfield pattern; floral border on sides and bottom. Unknown weaver.

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

Attribution

Attributed to

Place

State/Province

Ohio

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR, UL, UR

Transcription

GEN. WASHINGTON

Material/Technique

Woven

Type

Inscription

Location

Centerfield

Transcription

LIBERTY

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Navy, Natural