New York coverlet, 1833, doubleweave

Photograph

Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

New York coverlet, 1833, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

WC022

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 wreaths and eagle centerfield pattern; abstract border on all sides. Woven in 1833.

Context

Photographed in August 2025 for the Coverlet Documentation Project.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, Marty Schlabach and Mary Jean Welser Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1833

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Border inscription

Location

Within bottom border

Transcription

1833 / [M]EB

Translation

1833 M E B (or W E B)

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Natural, Navy