Name/Title
Reproduction coverlet, doubleweaveEntry/Object ID
CDP 25.8.375Description
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 CollectionInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
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 1851Material/Technique
Woven