Ohio coverlet, tied beiderwand, Zoar trademark

Name/Title

Ohio coverlet, tied beiderwand, "Zoar" trademark

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.207

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 and red wool with undyed cotton. Floral centerfield pattern; bird border on sides; lion border on bottom. Unknown weaver with "Zoar" 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

State/Province

Ohio

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

ZO AR

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Navy, Natural, Red