Name/Title
New York coverlet by Archibald Davidson, 1840, doubleweaveEntry/Object ID
CDP 25.8.302Description
Figured doubleweave coverlet with borders on three sides and no fringe. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Tulip medallion centerfield pattern; deer and trees border on sides; patriotic eagle border on bottom. Woven by Archibald Davidson in 1840.Collection
Coverlet Documentation Project, John and Janet Simmermaker CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Davidson, ArchibaldRole
WeaverDate made
1840Place
Town
IthacaCounty
Tompkins CountyState/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaNotes
Woven at the Ithaca Carpet FactoryInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
WOVEN/ AT THE/ ITHACA/ CARPET/ FACTORY/ BY ARCH^D/ DAVIDSON/ 1840.Material/Technique
WovenType
Border inscriptionLocation
Bottom borderTranscription
E PLURIBUS UNUMMaterial/Technique
Woven