Ohio crib coverlet by Gabriel Rausher, 1854, tied beiderwand

Photograph

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Ohio crib coverlet by Gabriel Rausher, 1854, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.387

Description

Figured and fancy tied beiderand coverlet with borders on 3 sides and self-fringe on 3 sides. Woven full-width; seamless. Navy, red, and teal wool with undyed cotton. Double roses and birds centerfield pattern; bird border on sides and bottom. Woven by Gabriel Rausher in 1854.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, John and Janet Simmermaker Collection

Category

Double roses

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Rauser, Gabriel

Role

Weaver

Date made

1854

Place

City

Delaware

County

Delaware County

State/Province

Ohio

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

UL, LL

Transcription

GABRIEL/ RAUSHER/ M AY IO/ 1854

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Teal, Natural, Navy, Red