Name/Title
CoverletEntry/Object ID
2019.06.04Description
"This is a very interesting coverlet attributed to weaver Edward Graf of Gasline, Humberstone Township, Welland County. It is woven on a wide full width loom he acquired in 1868.
The central motif utilizes the popular Double Rose in octagonal boxes frequently selected for wedding coverlets. No identifying cartouches are included and the bottom corners use a rosette surrounded by spiralling waves. (Not seen in other Graf coverlets).
The borders are especially interesting since he has incorporated the double tulip and heart motifs seen originally in Wilhelm Armbrusts coverlets of the 1830s & 40s. It is known that Graf had purchased Armbrust's loom(s) and jacquard equipment when Armbrust ceased weaving in 1848."Collection
Mills Coverlet CollectionCataloged By
Sean JoyntMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Edward GrafRole
ArtistDate made
1868 - 1875Lexicon
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, weavingDimensions
Width
180.34 cmLength
251.46 cmLocation
Location
Building
Collections Hallway/Textile Storage RoomCategory
PermanentDate
November 7, 2023Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Graf, EdwardGeneral Notes
Note
Status: OK
Status By: Sean Joynt
Status Date: 2020-07-17Create Date
July 17, 2020Update Date
October 17, 2025
