New York coverlet by Charles S. Mayo (attr.), 1842, doubleweave

Name/Title

New York coverlet by Charles S. Mayo (attr.), 1842, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

WC061

Description

Figured and fancy doublweave coverlet with borders on 3 sides and no fringe. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Floral centerfield pattern; Flower border on sides; Leaves border on bottom. Woven by Charles S. Mayo in 1842, corners have flower logo.

Context

Photographed in August 2025 for the Coverlet Documentation Project.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Charles Mayo

Attribution

Attributed to

Role

Weaver

Date made

1842

Place

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR (mirrored in each 4 times)

Transcription

NY 1842

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Natural, Navy