New York coverlet by Jonathan Conger for E. P., 1830, doubleweave

Woven Textile

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

New York coverlet by Jonathan Conger for E. P., 1830, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

2017.2.009

Description

Figured coverlet; undyed cotton and blue wool, double cloth. Center seam joins two panels. Hemmed top, fringed sides and bottom. Central motif consists of medallion of four roses. The medallions are encircled by small stars, while a floral motif stands at each intersection. Border on three sides have a doubleheaded eagle motif. The eagles are carrying a shield upon their breast and are separated from one another by four pine trees.

Collection

Hawthorne Collection (ATHM)

Category

Double roses

Acquisition

Accession

2017.2

Credit Line

Transfer from the Hawthorne Collection upon the closing of the ATHM in Lowell, MA in 2017

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Conger, Jonathon

Role

Weaver

Date made

1830

Place

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Notes

Woven for a client with initials E. P.

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Doubleweave

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

E.P./J.CONGER/GROTON/1830

Material/Technique

Woven

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

1998.59.71

Dimensions

Width

78 in

Length

92 in

Material

Cotton, Wool