Ohio coverlet by Robert Alexander, tied beiderwand

Name/Title

Ohio coverlet by Robert Alexander, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.396

Description

Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on 4 sides and self-fringe on 3 sides. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy and blue wool with undyed cotton. Starburst centerfield pattern; horse border on sides; buildings border on bottom and top. Woven by Robert Alexander.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, John and Janet Simmermaker Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Alexander, Robert

Role

Weaver

Place

Location

Canfield

County

Mahoning County

State/Province

Ohio

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR, UL, UR

Transcription

ROBERT/ ALEXAN/ DER+CANFI/ ELD OHIO

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Navy, Blue, Natural