New Jersey coverlet by David Haring for Sarah Vanderbelt, 1834, doubleweave

Name/Title

New Jersey coverlet by David Haring for Sarah Vanderbelt, 1834, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

WC126

Description

Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 4 sides and no fringe. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Floral and star medallions centerfield pattern; eagle and dove border on sides; eagle and rooster border on bottom. Woven by David Haring for Sarah Vanderbelt in 1834.

Context

Photographed in August 2025 for the Coverlet Documentation Project.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, Marty Schlabach and Mary Jean Welser Collection

Made/Created

Artist

David Haring

Date made

1834

Place

State/Province

New Jersey

Country

United States of America

Notes

Woven for Sarah Vanderbelt

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Border inscription

Transcription

SARAH / VANDERBELT / JUNE 4 1834

Translation

SARAH VANDERBELT JUNE 4 1834

Color

Natural, Navy