Ohio coverlet, doubleweave

Name/Title

Ohio coverlet, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

25.8.276

Description

Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 4 sides and self-fringe on sides and bottom. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Giraffe, monkey, and lion centerfield pattern; alligator and leopard border on all sides; turkeys in cornerblocks. Unknown weaver.

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

Place

State/Province

Ohio

Country

United States of America

Color

Natural, Navy