New York coverlet by Harry Tyler for Sophronia Rice, 1838, doubleweave

Name/Title

New York coverlet by Harry Tyler for Sophronia Rice, 1838, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.5.050

Description

Red and natural figured doubleweave coverlet with border around three sides and lion trademark in lower corners. Woven by Harry Tyler for Sophronia Rice in Jefferson Co., N.Y. in 1838.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Tyler, Harry

Role

Weaver

Date made

1838

Place

County

Jefferson County

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL,LR

Transcription

SOPHRONIA./RICE./1838

Material/Technique

Woven

Type

Border inscription

Transcription

JEFFERSON. CO. NY.

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Red, Natural