New York coverlet by James Alexander for Elizabeth Eager, 1820, doubleweave

Name/Title

New York coverlet by James Alexander for Elizabeth Eager, 1820, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.3.662

Description

Navy and natural figured doublecloth coverlet with border on four sides. Two joined panels. Woven for Elizabeth Eager, likely in Orange Co., New York, in 1820.

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Alexander, James

Role

Weaver

Date made

1820

Place

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

UL UR LL LR

Transcription

ELIZA / BETH / EAGER / 1820.

Color

Navy, Natural