Ohio coverlet, 1846, tied beiderwand

Photograph

Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Ohio coverlet, 1846, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.298

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. Natural wool with undyed cotton. Double rose centerfield pattern; grapevine border on sides and bottom. Unknown weaver in 1846.

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

Date made

1846

Place

Town

Portsmouth

County

Scioto County

State/Province

Ohio

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Transcription

PORTSMOUTH/ OHIO/ 1846.

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Natural