New York coverlet by Archibald Davidson, 1840, doubleweave
Entry/Object ID
WC039
Description
Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 3 sides and no fringe. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Acanthus medallions centerfield pattern; deer and tree border on sides; eagle and capital border on bottom. Woven by Archibald Davidson in 1840.
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
1840
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 ARCH/ DAVIDSON/ 1840.
Translation
WOVEN AT THE ITHACA CARPET FACTORY BY ARCH DAVIDSON 1840
