Name/Title
Ohio coverlet by Jesse Hart for L. Lemar, 1852, doubleweaveEntry/Object ID
CDP 25.8.242Description
Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 3 sides and little self-fringe on the bottom and applied fringe on the sides. Woven full-width; seamless. Navy and red wool with undyed cotton. Floral centerfield pattern; bird border on sides and bottom. Woven by Jesse Hart for L. Lemar in 1852.Context
Photographed on 9/5/2025 in Winamac, IN for the Coverlet Documentation Project.Collection
Coverlet Documentation Project, John and Janet Simmermaker CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Hart, JesseRole
WeaverDate made
1852Place
Township
Union TownshipCounty
Clinton CountyState/Province
OhioCountry
United States of AmericaNotes
Wove for L. LemarInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL,LRTranscription
Be ye to others/ kind and true/ asyoud have oth/ers be to you/ and neither say/ or do to them/ what e'er youd wo/uld not takeagain/ Ohio) BY/ 1852) J HART/ For L LemarMaterial/Technique
Woven