New York coverlet, doubleweave, woven 1848 for Sarah Babcock

Name/Title

New York coverlet, doubleweave, woven 1848 for Sarah Babcock

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.090

Description

Navy and natural figured doubleweave coverlet with border on four sides. Two joined panels. Woven for Sarah Babcock in New York in 1848.

Collection

John and Janet Simmermaker Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1848

Place

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL LR

Transcription

1848 / UNITED / WE / STAND / DIVIDED / WE / FALL / WASHINGTON / SARAH BABCOCK

Language

English

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

UL UR

Transcription

1840 / UNITED / WE / STAND / DIVIDED / WE / FALL / WASHINGTON

Language

English

Type

Border inscription

Location

Top, bottom

Transcription

UNDER THIS WE PROSPER

Language

English

Color

Natural, Navy