Coverlet; doublecloth

Name/Title

Coverlet; doublecloth

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.3.KBRW279

Description

Navy and natural figured double weave covelet with border on three and a half sides. Two joined panels. Top right and bottom borders feature an eagle with "Excelsior" and the left and right borders feature a federal eagle with shield. Note the five-pointed star and garbled cornerblocks.

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1852

Place

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL LR; Top center

Transcription

ADRIAN / 1852

Type

Border inscription

Location

Top, Bottom

Transcription

EXCELSIOR

Color

Navy, Natural