Name/Title
New York coverlet by Jacob Impson for Laura A. Sheldon, 1840, doubleweaveEntry/Object ID
CDP 25.8.065Description
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 CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Impson, JacobRole
WeaverDate made
1840Place
City
CortlandCounty
Cortland CountyState/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LLTranscription
LAURA / A / SHELDO / N / JACOB / IMPSON / 1840Type
Border inscriptionLocation
BottomTranscription
LADYS FANCY / CORTLAND VILLAGELanguage
English