Reproduction coverlet, doubleweave

Name/Title

Reproduction coverlet, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.375

Description

Figured and fancy doubleweave reproduction of Jesse Hart coverlet with borders on 3 sides and no fringe. Woven full-width; seamless. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Bird feeding young centerfield pattern; building border on sides; bird border on bottom. Unknown weaver.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, John and Janet Simmermaker Collection

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

If good we plant/ not, vice will/ fill the place;/ And rankest/ weeds the richest/ soils debate. Wove by J. HART/ Wilmington/ Clinton County/ OHIO 1851

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Navy, Natural