New York coverlet by D. P. Johnson (attr.) for Willina Foster, 1837, doubleweave
Entry/Object ID
WC030
Description
Figured and fancy doublweave coverlet with borders on 3 sides and no fringe. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Floral centerfield pattern; eagle border on sides and on bottom. Woven by D.P. Johnson for Willina Foster in 1837.
Context
Photographed in August 2025 for the Coverlet Documentation Project.
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Johnson, David P.
Attribution
Attributed to
Role
Weaver
Date made
1837
Place
State/Province
New York
Country
United States of America
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscription
Location
LL and LR
Transcription
THEPROP / ERTY OF / WILLINA / FOSTER / ORLEANS / COUNTY / N.Y. 1837
Translation
THE PROPERTY OF WILLINA FOSTER ORLEANS COUNTY NY 1837
