New York coverlet by Daniel Conger, 1856, doubleweave
Entry/Object ID
WC079
Description
Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 4 sides and no fringe. Woven full-width; seamless. Red wool with undyed cotton. Floral wreaths centerfield pattern; floral abstract border on sides; floral abstract border on bottom. Woven by Daniel Conger in 1856.
Context
Photographed in August 2025 for the Coverlet Documentation Project.
Collection
Coverlet Documentation Project, Marty Schlabach and Mary Jean Welser Collection
