New York coverlet by D. Shamp (attr.) for Sarah Smith, 1849, doubleweave; eagle trademark

Name/Title

New York coverlet by D. Shamp (attr.) for Sarah Smith, 1849, doubleweave; eagle trademark

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.5.013

Description

Navy and natural figured doubleweave coverlet with border. Attributed to D. Shamp, woven for Sarah Smith in Darien, Genesee Co., New York in 1849. Trademark eagles in both lower corners.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

D. Shamp

Attribution

Attributed to

Role

Weaver

Date made

1849

Place

* Untyped Place

Darien

County

Genesee County

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

1849/ SARAH SMITH

Type

Border inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

DARIEN. GENESSE CO.NY.

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Navy, Natural