New York coverlet by A.D. for Isaac Burgess, 1849, beiderwand

Name/Title

New York coverlet by A.D. for Isaac Burgess, 1849, beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

WC047

Description

Figured and fancy beiderwand coverlet with borders on 4 sides and no fringe. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Double rose centerfield pattern; floral border on sides; leafy border on top and bottom. Woven by A.D. for Isaac Burgess in 1849.

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

Artist

D., A.

Role

Weaver

Date made

1849

Place

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Notes

Woven for Isaac Burgess.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

A D/ 1849

Translation

AD 1849

Material/Technique

Woven

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL

Transcription

BURGESS/ ISAAC

Translation

ISAAC BURGESS

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Natural, Navy