New York coverlet by Archibald Davidson for Phebe Hardenbergh, 1834, doubleweave

Name/Title

New York coverlet by Archibald Davidson for Phebe Hardenbergh, 1834, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.058

Description

Navy and natural figured doubleweave coverlet with border on three sides. Two joined panels. Woven for Phebe Hardenbergh Hamilton by Archibald Davidson in Ithaca, Tompkins Co., New York in 1834. Cornerblocks feature the saying "Men are born with and possessed of equal rights."

Collection

John and Janet Simmermaker Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Davidson, Archibald

Role

Weaver

Date made

1834

Place

Town

Ithaca

County

Tompkins County

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL LR

Transcription

PHEBE / HARDEN- / BERGH / MEN ARE / BORN WI- / TH AND / POSSESSED / OF EQUAL / RIGHTS / ITHACA / 1834 A. / DAVIDSON / FANCY / WEAVER

Language

English

Color

Navy, Natural