Name/Title
New York coverlet by Harry Tyler for Almira M. Allen, 1844, doubleweaveEntry/Object ID
2017.1.144Description
This figured & fancy coverlet was woven by Harry Tyler in Jefferson County, New York for Almira M. Allen in 1844. The two cornerblocks read "Almira M Allen 1844."
Almira Wilbur was born around 1800 to John Wilbur and Lucy (Durfee) Wilbur. On January 4, 1821, she wed Gideon Allen (The Wildbores in America: A Family Tree; Vol 1). They lived in Le Ray, Jefferson County, New York, where Gideon worked as a shoemaker and a farmer (1850, 1860, and 1870 census).
The coverlet was woven in two panels, which are joined by a center seam. It has a floral medallion centerfield pattern with star secondary motifs, which repeats horizontally four times. It has borders of trees with fences on the sides and bottom. The doubleweave structure combines a layer of undyed cotton with a layer of dark blue wool. It has no fringe.Collection
ATHM CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2017.1Source or Donor
American Textile History MuseumAcquisition Method
TransferCredit Line
Transfer from the ATHM in Lowell, MA upon its closing in 2017Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Tyler, HarryRole
WeaverDate made
1844Place
County
Jefferson CountyState/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaNotes
Woven for Almira M. AllenInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
ALMIRA M/ALLEN/1844Type
Border inscriptionLocation
Above tree-tops in Lower borderTranscription
JEFFERSON.CO. NY.Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old NumberOther Number
2004.98.60
