New York coverlet by Bartlett French for Lucy Green, 1839, tied beiderwand

Name/Title

New York coverlet by Bartlett French for Lucy Green, 1839, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.225

Description

Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on 3 sides and no fringe. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Lilies of France centerfield pattern; lion border on sides and bottom. Woven by Bartlett French for Lucy Green in 1839.

Context

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

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, John and Janet Simmermaker Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

French, Bartlett

Role

Weaver

Date made

1839

Place

* Untyped Place

Clinton

County

Oneida County

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Notes

Wove for Lucy Green

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

LUCY/ GREEN/ 1839./ B./ FRENCH/ WEAVER/ IN/ CLINTON.

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Natural, Navy