New York "Agriculture & Manufactures" coverlet, 1833, doubleweave
Entry/Object ID
2017.1.011
Description
Jacquard coverlets (possible drawloom)
Double weave
Design: four floral medallions plus two partial ones. Borders of eagles, Independence Hall, Masonic symbols, etc. Woven motto at four corners.
Undyed cotton and blue wool.
Collection
ATHM Collection
Acquisition
Accession
2017.1
Source or Donor
American Textile History Museum
Acquisition Method
Transfer
Credit Line
Transfer from the ATHM in Lowell, MA upon its closing in 2017
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Alexander, James
Attribution
In the manner of
Date made
1823
Place
State/Province
New York
Country
United States of America
Notes
Records note that this coverlet was possibly woven by James Alexander of Orange County, New York. Curator considers this unlikely.
