New York coverlet by Archibald Davidson, 1838, tied beiderwand
Entry/Object ID
WC105
Description
Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on 3 sides and self-fringe on bottom. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Long leaf roses and blossom centerfield pattern; elaborate floral border on sides; horse and eagle border on bottom. Woven by Archibald Davidson in 1838.
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
Davidson, Archibald
Role
Weaver
Date made
1838
Place
State/Province
New York
Country
United States of America
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscription
Location
LL and LR
Transcription
LIBER / TY . & / INDEPE / DENC / E / ITHACA / 1838 / A. / DAVIDSON / FANCY / WEAVER
Translation
LIBERTY & INDEPEDENCE ITHACA 1838 A DAVIDSON FANCY WEAVER
