New York coverlet (attr.) woven for Sarah E. Rathbone, 1845, tied beiderwand

Name/Title

New York coverlet (attr.) woven for Sarah E. Rathbone, 1845, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

WC153

Description

Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on 3 sides and self-fringe on bottom. Two separated panels. Red wool with undyed cotton. Lilies and sunburst centerfield pattern; eagle and tree border on sides and bottom. Woven for Sarah E. Rathbone in 1845.

Context

Photographed in August 2025 for the Coverlet Documentation Project.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, Marty Schlabach and Mary Jean Welser Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Attribution

Attributed to

Date made

1845

Place

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Notes

Woven for Sarah E. Rathbone.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

SARAH/ E./ RATH/ BONE/ 18 45

Translation

SARAH E RATHBONE 1845

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Red, Natural