New York coverlet; doublecloth; 1844

Photograph

Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.3.KBRW322

Description

Navy and natural figured double weave coverlet with federal eagle and tree border on three sides. Two joined panels. Woven for Eliza Soper by Harry Tyler in 1844.

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Tyler, Harry

Attribution

Attributed to

Role

Weaver

Date made

1844

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Border inscription

Location

Bottom

Transcription

ELIZA. SOPER.

Notes

Last name is featured four times on either side of the seam.

Color

Navy, Natural