New York coverlet by Jacob Impson, 1845, doubleweave
Entry/Object ID
2017.2.043
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 consists of medallions of four roses surrounding a single flower. These medallions are separated by oval floral motifs. Borders on three sides are of spread eagles with a shield on their breasts and holding an arrow and branch stand above the geometric design. Separating the eagles are stylized trees. The eagles along the bottom border have a different shield and the stylized tree is a different style. Secondary borders on sides contain a geometric diamond design along the outer edge.
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
Impson, Jacob
Role
Weaver
Date made
1845
Place
County
Cortland County
State/Province
New York
Country
United States of America
Notes
Cortland Village & West Cortlandville, Cortland Co., N.Y.
