New York coverlet by Harry Tyler for Jane M. Ingraham, doubleweave, 1846

Name/Title

New York coverlet by Harry Tyler for Jane M. Ingraham, doubleweave, 1846

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.303

Description

Figured doubleweave coverlet with borders on 3 sides and no fringe. Two panels joined by a center seam. Red wool with undyed cotton. Floral centerfield pattern; tree and fence border on sides and bottom. Woven for Jane M. Ingraham in 1846 with eagle cornerblock attributed to Harry Tyler.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, John and Janet Simmermaker Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Tyler, Harry

Attribution

Attributed to

Role

Weaver

Date made

1846

Place

County

Jefferson County

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Notes

Woven for Jane M. Ingraham

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

JANE.M.INGRAHAM/ JEFFERSON.CO. NY./1846

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Red, Natural