Name/Title
Dennis Mills 2024 donation coverlet #11Entry/Object ID
2024.1.11Description
Dennis Mills 2024 donation coverlet #11
Transcription notes:
Overshot Coverlet c. 1860
Possibly John Campbell of Komoka, Lobo Twsp., Middlesex County
This is another dramatic overshot coverlet woven with bright red wool on a bleached
white cotton warp. The piece is extremely well woven by an experienced professional
weaver. The two lengths have been very well matched at the centre seam – nearly
invisible! The coverlet illustrates quality in every detail.
Reference: Keep Me Warm One Night – Burnhams #328 & #329 ROM
The coverlet is such a close match to the ROM examples that the possible attribution is
made to John Campbell of Komoka, Lobo Township of Middlesex County near London,
Ontario. Without careful examination of the ROM examples, it cannot be confirmed.
The coverlet was purchased from a collector auction in Nappanee consigned by
previous owner in Prince Edward County – identity unknown to me. Many fine pieces of
weaving have travelled from their original locations through antique shows, shops and
auctions in recent years with an unfortunate loss of provenance.
The overlapping octagon draft pattern is not one commonly seen by me over the years.
Condition: Excellent with overcast red wool binding in handstitched “blocks” on the top
and bottom edges.
Source: Tim Potter Auctions, Nappanee – Consignment. January show/auction c. 2012.
Dimensions: 92” (234 cm) l x 72” (183 cm) wCollection
Dennis Mills CollectionCataloged By
Rob ChildsMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Possibly John CampbellRole
weaverTime Period
C. 1860Place
* Untyped Place
possibly Komoko, Middlesex County, OntarioLocation
CanadaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
CoverletNomenclature Primary Object Term
BedcoverNomenclature Class
BeddingNomenclature Category
Category 02: FurnishingsLocation
Location
* Untyped Location
Temporary Artifact Storage RoomDate
November 20, 2024Created By
robchilds1985@gmail.comCreate Date
November 20, 2024Updated By
robchilds1985@gmail.comUpdate Date
November 20, 2024
