New York coverlet by Archibald Davidson for Elizabeth Perry, 1836, doubleweave

Photograph

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

New York coverlet by Archibald Davidson for Elizabeth Perry, 1836, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.267

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. Double rose centerfield pattern; abstract border on sides; horse and eagle border on bottom. Woven by Archibald Davidson for Elizabeth Perry in 1836.

Context

Photographed on 9/5/2025 in Winamac, IN for the Coverlet Documentation Project.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, John and Janet Simmermaker Collection

Category

Double roses

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Davidson, Archibald

Role

Weaver

Date made

1836

Place

Town

Ithaca

County

Tompkins County

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Notes

Woven for Elizabeth Perry.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

ELIZABE/TH/PERRY/LIBER-/TY.&/INDEPE-/ND NC/E/ITHACA/1836 A./DAVIDSON/ FANCY/ WEAVER.

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Natural, Navy