New York coverlet by Archibald Davidson, 1838, doubleweave
Entry/Object ID
WC185
Description
Navy and natural figured doubleweave coverlet with border on three sides and no fringe. Two panels joined by a center seam. Woven by Archibald Davidson in 1838 in Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York.
Context
Photographed in August 2025 for the Coverlet Documentation Project.
Collection
Marty Schlabach and Mary Jean Welser Collection
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Davidson, Archibald
Role
Weaver
Date made
1838
Place
Town
Ithaca
County
Tompkins County
State/Province
New York
Country
United States of America
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscription
Location
LL LR
Transcription
WOVEN / AT THE / ITHACA / CARPET / FACTORY / BY ARCHB / DAVIDSON / 1838.
Language
English
Translation
WOVEN AT THE ITHACA CARPET FACTORY BY ARCHB DAVIDSON 1838
