New York coverlet; doublecloth; J. Conger 1838

Name/Title

New York coverlet; doublecloth; J. Conger 1838

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.3.KBRW288

Description

Red, purple, and natural figured double weave coverlet with border on three sides. Two joined panels. Woven by Jonathon Conger in Southport, Chemung Co., New York in 1838 for Diana Bovier (1812 - 1898).

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Conger, Jonathon

Role

Weaver

Date made

1838

Place

City

Southport

* Untyped Place

Chemung County

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL LR

Transcription

DIANA / BOVIER / J.CONGER / SOUTH / PORT / 1838

Color

Purple, Red, Natural