New York coverlet by D. P. Johnson for A. B. Smith, 1847, doubleweave
Entry/Object ID
WC026
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. Double roses and starburst centerfield pattern; eagle and willow tree border on sides and bottom. Woven by D. P. Johnson for A. B. Smith in 1847.
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
Johnson, David P.
Role
Weaver
Date made
1847
Place
County
Orleans County
State/Province
New York
Country
United States of America
Notes
Woven for A.B Smith.
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscription
Location
LL, LR
Transcription
THEPROPERTY/OF A. B/ SMITH/ D.P./JOHNSON/WEAVER/ORLEANS/CO.N.Y.1847
Translation
THE PROPERTY OF A B SMITH D P JOHNSON WEAVER ORLEANS CO NY 1847
