Ohio coverlet by Robert Alexander, tied beiderwand

Name/Title

Ohio coverlet by Robert Alexander, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.210

Description

Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on 3 sides and self-fringe on sides and bottom. Woven full-width; seamless. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Starburst centerfield pattern; building border on sides; men on horseback with dogs border on bottom. Woven by Robert Alexander.

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

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

Transcription

ROBERT/ALEXAN/DER.CANFI/ELD OHIO

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Navy, Natural