Name/Title
New Jersey coverlet by Christian van Nortwic for Aaron P. Huffman, 1843, doubleweaveEntry/Object ID
2014.1.028Description
This figured & fancy coverlet was woven by Christian van Nortwic in Asbury, Warren County, New Jersey for Aaron P. Huffman in 1843. The two cornerblocks read "Aaron P Huffman Asbury 1843 C. Van Nortwic Fancy Weaver."
Aaron P. Huffman was the son of Abraham and Cornelia Hoffman of Raritan Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey (Find A Grave). On February 17, 1844, Aaron wed Amanda McCrea (NJ, U.S. Marriage Records). He and Amanda lived in Raritan where Aaron worked as a farmer (1850 and 1860 census). They had one son, Lambert, in 1864 (1870 census). Amanda died in 1867 (Find A Grave). In 1868, Aaron got remarried to Harriet Hoffman (NJ, U.S. Marriage Records). Aaron died in 1885 (Find A Grave).
The coverlet was woven in two panels, which are joined by a center seam. It has a Lilies of France centerfield pattern with diamond secondary motifs, which repeats horizontally four and a half times. It has borders of shielded eagles with willow trees on the sides and bottom. The doubleweave structure combines a layer of undyed cotton with a layer of dark blue wool. It has self-fringe on the bottom.Acquisition
Accession
2014.1Source or Donor
University of MarylandAcquisition Method
TransferMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Van Nortwic, ChristianRole
WeaverDate made
1843Place
Town
AsburyCounty
Warren CountyState/Province
New JerseyCountry
United States of AmericaNotes
Woven for Aaron P. HuffmanInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Manufacturer's Mark, Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
AARON/P/HUFFMAN/ASBURY/1843C.VAN/NORTWICK/FANCY/WEAVEROther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old NumberOther Number
1990.01.007Dimensions
Width
79 inLength
78 inDimension Notes
2 in fringeDimension Description
Pattern UnitHeight
8-1/2 inWidth
7-1/2 in
