New York coverlet; doublecloth; A. Davidson 1830

Name/Title

New York coverlet; doublecloth; A. Davidson 1830

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.3.KBRW293

Description

Navy and natural figured double weave coverlet with border on three sides. Bottom border features a federal eagle with horse. Two joined panels. Woven for Maria Van Kirk by Archibald Davidson in Ithaca, Tompkins Co., New York in 1830.

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Davidson, Archibald

Role

Weaver

Date made

1830

Place

Town

Ithaca

County

Tompkins County

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL LR

Transcription

MARIA / VANKIR / K / LIBER / TY,& / INDEPE /NDANC / E / ITHACA / 1830 A / DAVIDSON / FANCY / WEAVER

Language

English

Color

Navy, Natural