New York coverlet by D. Shamp (attr.) for Sarah Smith, 1849, doubleweave; eagle trademark

Photograph

Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

New York coverlet by D. Shamp (attr.) for Sarah Smith, 1849, doubleweave; eagle trademark

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.5.013

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. Fancy stars and diamonds centerfield pattern; building and tree border on sides and bottom. Eagle trademark, attributed to D. Shamp; woven for Sarah Smith in 1849.

Context

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

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, Riene Wells and Dean Herriges Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

D. Shamp

Attribution

Attributed to

Role

Weaver

Date made

1849

Place

* Untyped Place

Darien

County

Genesee County

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Notes

Woven for Sarah Smith.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

1849/ SARAH SMITH

Type

Border inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

DARIEN. GENESSE CO.NY.

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Navy, Natural