New York coverlet by Archibald Davidson, 1842, beiderwand
Entry/Object ID
CDP 25.3.292
Description
Navy and natural figured tied beiderwand coverlet with border on three sides. Two joined panels. Bottom border features federal eagle with "E PLURIBUS UNUM" and left and right borders feature deer with tree. Woven by Archibald Davidson at the Ithaca Carpet Factory in Ithaca, Tompkins Co., New York in 1842.
Collection
Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Davidson, Archibald
Role
Weaver
Date made
1842
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 ARCHD / DAVIDSON / 1842
