New York coverlet by Conger (attr.) for Rebecca Johnson, 1837, doubleweave

Name/Title

New York coverlet by Conger (attr.) for Rebecca Johnson, 1837, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.5.14

Description

Navy and natural figured doubleweave coverlet with border. Attributed to the Conger Weavers for Rebecca Johnson in Bethany, Genesse Co., New York, in 1837.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Conger Weavers

Attribution

Attributed to

Role

Weaver

Date made

1837

Place

Town

Bethany

County

Genesee County

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL,LR

Transcription

REBECCA/JOHNSON/BETHANY/GENESSE/COUNTY/N.Y. 1837

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Navy, Natural