New York coverlet by Archibald Davidson for Maria Van Kirk, 1830, doubleweave
Entry/Object ID
CDP 25.3.293
Description
Navy and natural figured double weave coverlet with border on three sides. Bottom border features a federal eagle with horse. Two joined panels. Woven for Maria Van Kirk by Archibald Davidson in Ithaca, Tompkins Co., New York in 1830.
Collection
Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Davidson, Archibald
Role
Weaver
Date made
1830
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
MARIA / VANKIR / K / LIBER / TY,& / INDEPE /NDANC / E / ITHACA / 1830 A / DAVIDSON / FANCY / WEAVER
