Ohio coverlet by Abram Allen, 1843, doubleweave

Name/Title

Ohio coverlet by Abram Allen, 1843, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.157

Description

Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 3 sides and self-fringe on the bottom. Woven full-width; seamless. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Star centerfield pattern; bird border on sides and bottom. Woven by Abram Allen in 1843.

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

Allen, Abram

Role

Weaver

Date made

1843

Place

State/Province

Ohio

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

Be ye to others/ kind and true/ as youd have oth/ers be to you/ and neither say/ or do to them/ what ever you wo/uld not take again/ Ohio) .B Y/ 1843) A Allen

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Natural, Navy