Name/Title
CoverletEntry/Object ID
2023.38.9Description
A rare coverlet commemorating the visit of Lafayette in 1827 on the 50th anniversary of our independence. It is the gift of the Newell S. Washburn family, made by the family's ancestors. Mrs Wharton was Martha L. Washburn's daughter of Newell S. Washburn. They lived in the state of Maine at the time. Blue and white in color.Cataloged By
Matthew AdelmanAcquisition
Accession
2023.38Source or Donor
Door County Historical MuseumAcquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Date made
1800 - 1900Notes
Date: UnknownLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
CoverletNomenclature Primary Object Term
BedcoverNomenclature Class
BeddingNomenclature Category
Category 02: FurnishingsSearch Terms
Coverlet, Bedspread, Anniversary, CommemorativeOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Other NumberOther Number
W-259 (orange 15200)Condition
Overall Condition
GoodDate Examined
Oct 6, 2023Examined By
Matthew AdelmanRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Newell S. WashburnPerson or Organization
Mrs. WhartonPerson or Organization
Martha L. WashburnPerson or Organization
Dr. Dennis WhartonGeneral Notes
Note
Notes: Presented (donated?) Dr. Dennis Wharton August 30th, 1979.
Status: OK
Status By: Matthew Adelman
Status Date: 2023-10-06Create Date
October 6, 2023Update Date
October 7, 2025
