New York coverlet by Bartlett French for Philena Gardner, 1837, doubleweave
Entry/Object ID
WC088
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. Lilies and diamond centerfield pattern; double lion border on sides and bottom. Woven by Bartlett French for Philena Gardner in 1837.
Context
Photographed in August 2025 for the Coverlet Documentation Project.
Collection
Coverlet Documentation Project, Marty Schlabach and Mary Jean Welser Collection
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
French, Bartlett
Role
Weaver
Date made
1837
Place
* Untyped Place
Clinton
County
Oneida County
State/Province
New York
Country
United States of America
Notes
Woven for Philena Gardner.
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscription
Location
LL, LR
Transcription
PHILENA/ GARD./ .NER/ 1837./B./ FRENCH/ WEAVER/ IN/ CLINTON
