Jacob Saylor Coverlet
- Description
- The corner boxes of this Jacquard double-woven coverlet say "Maide by Jacob Saylor*North Liberty*Knox*Ohio*1853." The coverlet is made of cotton and wool, and has a self fringe on the lower edge. The upper edge is hemmed. There is a center seam as the coverlet was woven in two pieces that were later sewn together. Jacob lived in Stark Co., OH about 1844; in North Liberty, Knox, Co., OH ca.1852-1853; and in Salt Creek Twp., Pickaway Co., OH ca 1854-1859. Little is known about Mr. Saylor.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- 1853
- maker
- Saylor, Jacob
- Associated Place
- United States: Connecticut
- Physical Description
- jacquard (overall production method/technique)
- single weave (overall production method/technique)
- wool (overall material)
- cotton (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 88 in x 78 in; 223.52 cm x 198.12 cm
- ID Number
- TE.T13999
- catalog number
- T13999.000
- accession number
- 269209
- Credit Line
- Gift of Maris M. Proffit in memory of Mrs. Maris M. Proffitt
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- Home and Community Life: Textiles
- Coverlets
- Domestic Furnishings
- Textiles
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center
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