Ohio coverlet, tied beiderwand

Name/Title

Ohio coverlet, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.213

Description

Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on 3 sides and self-fringe on sides and bottom. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy, red, and green wool with undyed cotton. Leafy medallion centerfield pattern; eagle border on sides; bird and rose border on bottom. 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

* Untyped Place

Lima, Allen County

State/Province

Ohio

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

LIMA/ OHIO.

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Navy, Natural, Green, Red