Name/Title
New York coverlet by Salmon Lake, 1847, doubleweaveEntry/Object ID
2008.1.307Description
This figured & fancy coverlet was woven by Salmon Lake in Fredonia, Chautauqua County, New York in 1847. The two cornerblocks read "Woven by S. Lake Fredonia Chaut. Co. N.Y. 1847."
The coverlet was woven in two panels, which are joined by a center seam. It has a centerfield pattern with flower medallions and ringed starbursts combined with stars and flora, which repeats horizontally four times. It has abstract paisley (i.e. boteh, teardrop) borders on the sides and bottom. The doubleweave structure combines a layer of undyed cotton with a layer of rose red wool. It has no fringe.Collection
Foster and Muriel McCarl CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2008.1Source or Donor
McCarl, Foster & MurielAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
gift of Foster & Muriel McCarlMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Lake, SalmonRole
WeaverDate made
1847Place
Town
FredoniaCounty
Chatauqua CountyState/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaWoven Textile Details
Weave Type
Doubleweave, Doubleweave 1:1Warp
Warp Colors
Natural, PinkWarp Materials
Cotton, WoolWeft
Weft Colors
Natural, PinkWeft Materials
Cotton, WoolInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
WOVEN BY / S. LAKE / FREDONIA / CHAUT. CO. / N.Y. / 1847Material/Technique
WovenOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Other NumberOther Number
McCarl No. 12