New Jersey coverlet by C. Van Nortwick (attr.) for Anna Lane, 1849, doubleweave

Name/Title

New Jersey coverlet by C. Van Nortwick (attr.) for Anna Lane, 1849, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

WC165

Description

Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 3 sides and self fringe on bottom. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Floral centerfield pattern; vine and leaves border on sides and on bottom. Woven by C Van Nortwick for Anna Lane in 1849.

Context

Photographed in August 2025 for the Coverlet Documentation Project.

Collection

Marty Schlabach and Mary Jean Welser Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Van Nortwic, Christian

Attribution

Attributed to

Role

Weaver

Date made

1843

Place

Town

Asbury

County

Warren County

State/Province

New Jersey

Country

United States of America

Notes

Woven for Anna Lane

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

ANNA / LANE / OCT. / 1843

Translation

ANNA LANE OCT 1843

Material/Technique

Woven

Type

Border inscription

Location

Bottom border

Transcription

UNION

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Natural, Navy