Ohio coverlet, 1856, doubleweave

Name/Title

Ohio coverlet, 1856, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.247

Description

Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 3 sides and no fringe. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Floral centerfield pattern; peacock border on sides and bottom. Woven in 1856 with dog and tree cornerblock.

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

1856

Place

State/Province

Ohio

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Transcription

1856

Color

Natural, Navy