Ohio coverlet for M.P., doubleweave, catalpa flower trademark

Name/Title

Ohio coverlet for M.P., doubleweave, catalpa flower trademark

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.256

Description

Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 3 sides and self-fringe on bottom. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Floral centerfield pattern; leafy border on sides and bottom. Unknown weaver for M.P. with catalpa flower trademark.

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

Town

Urbana

State/Province

Ohio

Country

United States of America

Notes

Woven for M.P.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

M P

Material/Technique

Woven

Type

Border inscription

Location

Bottom border

Transcription

Urbana

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Navy, Natural