New York coverlet by S. Humphreys (attr.) for Rebecca Johnson, 1837, doubleweave

Photograph

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

New York coverlet by S. Humphreys (attr.) for Rebecca Johnson, 1837, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.5.014

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 of France centerfield pattern; eagle and willow tree border on sides and bottom. Woven for Rebecca Johnson in 1837 and attributed to S. Humphreys.

Context

Photographed on 9/4/2025 in Eagle, WI for the Coverlet Documentation Project.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, Riene Wells and Dean Herriges Collection

Category

Lilies of France

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Humphreys, S.

Attribution

Attributed to

Role

Weaver

Date made

1837

Place

Town

Bethany

County

Genesee County

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Notes

Woven for Rebecca Johnson.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL,LR

Transcription

REBECCA/JOHNSON/BETHANY/GENESSE/COUNTY/N.Y. 1837

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Navy, Natural