Name/Title
CoverletEntry/Object ID
2017.2.043Description
Figured coverlet; undyed cotton and blue wool, double cloth. Center seam joins two panels. Selvedges on either side; hemmed top and bottom. The central motif consists of medallions of four roses surrounding a single flower. These medallions are separated by oval floral motifs. Borders on three sides are of spread eagles with a shield on their breasts and holding an arrow and branch stand above the geometric design. Separating the eagles are stylized trees. The eagles along the bottom border have a different shield and the stylized tree is a different style. Secondary borders on sides contain a geometric diamond design along the outer edge.Collection
Hawthorne Collection (ATHM)Acquisition
Accession
2017.2Credit Line
Transfer from the Hawthorne Collection upon the closing of the ATHM in Lowell, MA in 2017Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Impson, JacobRole
WeaverDate made
1845Place
County
Cortland CountyState/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaNotes
Ludlowville, N.Y.
Cortland Village & West Cortlandville, Cortland Co., N.Y.Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
J.IMPSON/1845/CORTLAND COUNTYMaterial/Technique
WovenNotes
"COUNTY" repeats along bottom edge below borderOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old NumberOther Number
1998.59.35Dimensions
Dimension Notes
Needs measured.