New York coverlet by Jacob Impson for Laura A. Sheldon, 1840, doubleweave

Name/Title

New York coverlet by Jacob Impson for Laura A. Sheldon, 1840, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.065

Description

Navy and natural figured doubleweave coverlet with border on two sides. One panel. Woven for Laura A. Sheldon by Jacob Impson in Cortland, Cortland Co., New York in 1840.

Collection

John and Janet Simmermaker Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Impson, Jacob

Role

Weaver

Date made

1840

Place

City

Cortland

County

Cortland County

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL

Transcription

LAURA / A / SHELDO / N / JACOB / IMPSON / 1840

Type

Border inscription

Location

Bottom

Transcription

LADYS FANCY / CORTLAND VILLAGE

Language

English

Color

Navy, Natural