Crib coverlet by Lorens Schlachter, 1861, tied beiderwand

Name/Title

Crib coverlet by Lorens Schlachter, 1861, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

WC057

Description

Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on 3 sides and self fringe on 3 sides. Woven full-width; seamless. Red, green, and navy wool with undyed cotton. Floral centerfield pattern; rose border on sides and on bottom. Woven by Lorens Schlachter in 1861.

Context

Photographed in August 2025 for the Coverlet Documentation Project.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Schlachter, Lorens

Role

Weaver

Date made

1861

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Border inscription

Transcription

LORENS SCHLACHTER 1861

Translation

LORENS SCHLACHTER 1861

Color

Natural, Navy, Red, Green