Ohio coverlet by William Lunn for R. G., 1838, doubleweave

Name/Title

Ohio coverlet by William Lunn for R. G., 1838, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

WC069

Description

Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 3 sides and no fringe. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Double rose wreaths centerfield pattern; floral border on sides; abstract border on bottom. Woven by William Lunn for R. G. in 1838.

Context

Photographed in August 2025 for the Coverlet Documentation Project.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, Marty Schlabach and Mary Jean Welser Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Lunn, William

Role

Weaver

Date made

1838

Place

State/Province

Ohio

Country

United States of America

Notes

Woven for R. G.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Repeats throughout centerfield

Transcription

1838

Material/Technique

Woven

Type

Border inscription

Location

Bottom border (repeating)

Transcription

RG

Material/Technique

Woven

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

W / LUN

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Natural, Navy