Name/Title
New York coverlet by Salmon Lake for Harriet Gasbeek, 1839, doublweaveEntry/Object ID
2017.2.020Description
Figured coverlet; undyed cotton and blue wool, double cloth. Center seam joins two panels. Selvedges on either side; top and bottom bound with applied tape. The central motif consists of alternating medallions. The larger medallion contains a snowflake at its center surrounded by four lilies. The other medallion is circular and contains a floral motif. Borders on three sides have a floral vine, with large circular flowers.Collection
Hawthorne Collection (ATHM)Acquisition
Accession
2017.2Credit Line
Transfer from the Hawthorne Collection upon the closing of the ATHM in Lowell, MA in 2017Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Lake, SalmonAttribution
In the manner ofRole
WeaverDate made
1839Place
State/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaWoven Textile Details
Weave Type
Double WeaveWarp
Warp Colors
Natural, NavyWarp Materials
Cotton, WoolWeft
Weft Colors
Natural, NavyWeft Materials
Wool, CottonInscription/Signature/Marks
Location
LL and LRTranscription
HARRIET V. / GAASBEEKOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old NumberOther Number
1998.59.29