New York coverlet by Archibald Davidson for Nancy E. Hallester, 1837, doubleweave
Entry/Object ID
2017.2.037
Description
Figured coverlet; undyed cotton and blue wool, double cloth. Center seam joins two panels. Selvedges on either side. Hemmed top and bottom. The central motif of the coverlet is a four roses medallion with an open petaled floral motif in the center. Two speading leaves enclose each side. Small stars surround the rose motif. Borders on three sides. The side border show two different starburst designs framed by floral and leaf chains. The lower border shows horses facing each other, while above there are two spread eagles holding a shield and an arrow in either claw. Surrounding the eagles are small stars.
Collection
Hawthorne Collection (ATHM)
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
Davidson, Archibald
Role
Weaver
Date made
1837
Place
Town
Ithaca
County
Tompkins County
State/Province
New York
Country
United States of America
Notes
Woven for Nancy E. Hallester. Record notes some connection with Warsaw, Wyoming Co., N.Y.
