Name/Title
Ohio coverlet by Peter Grimm, 1858, tied beiderwandEntry/Object ID
CDP 25.8.274Description
Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on 3 sides and no fringe. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy, green, and red wool with undyed cotton. Starburst centerfield pattern; leafy border on sides; floral border on bottom. Woven by Peter Grimm in 1858.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
Grimm, PeterRole
WeaverDate made
1858Place
Village
LoudonvilleCounty
Ashland CountyState/Province
OhioCountry
United States of AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
LOUDONVI/LLE.ASHL./COUNTY./ OHIO. 1858./ WOVE./ BY. PETER/ GRIMM.Material/Technique
WovenColor
Natural, Navy, Red, Green