Name/Title
CoverletEntry/Object ID
2019.06.07Description
Aaron Zelner, 1855
Bands of red, brown and black wool on a natural white cotton ground.
This handmade coverlet is attributed to Aarron Zelner. It has no identifying cartouche but it matches Zelner's style. Aaron Zelner was born in 1812 and came to Canada in 1845. He moved from Cayuga to Waterloo County in 1855 and stopped weaving around 1868. He died in 1893. Zelner was a mentor of John Noll who continued weaving with Zelners looms, patterns and equipment.
The coverlet features bands of red, brown and black bands on a natural white cotton ground.Collection
Mills Coverlet CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Aaron ZelnerRole
ArtistDate made
1855Place
Location
Waterloo County, OntarioLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
CoverletNomenclature Primary Object Term
BedcoverNomenclature Class
BeddingNomenclature Category
Category 02: FurnishingsSearch Terms
Dennis Mills, Coverlets, Dennis Mills Collection, Coverlet, wool, Jacquard, weaving, Waterloo CountyLocation
Location
Cabinet
Rolling Unit 4Room
Rolled Textile RoomBuilding
M.V.T.M.Category
PermanentMoved By
Moira Friske, Michelle RussettDate
July 10, 2024Relationships
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Person or Organization
Zelner, AaronCreated By
admin@catalogit.appCreate Date
April 22, 2019Updated By
r.milton@mvtm.caUpdate Date
July 10, 2024
