New York coverlet by Archibald Davidson, 1845, doubleweave
Entry/Object ID
WC038
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. Floral centerfield pattern; floral border on sides and on bottom. Woven by Archibald Davidson in 1846.
Context
Photographed in August 2025 for the Coverlet Documentation Project.
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Davidson, Archibald
Role
Weaver
Studio
Ithaca Carpet Factory
Date made
1845
Place
State/Province
New York
Country
United States of America
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscription
Location
LL and LR
Transcription
WOVEN / AT THE ITHACA / CARPET / FACTORY / BY / A. DAVIDSON / 1845
Translation
WOVEN AT THE ITHACA CARPET FACTORY BY A DAVIDSON 1845
