New York coverlet by Daniel Conger, doubleweave, 1857

Name/Title

New York coverlet by Daniel Conger, doubleweave, 1857

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.5.067

Description

Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 4 sides and no fringe. Woven full-width; seamless. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Double rose centerfield pattern; floral border on all sides. Woven by Daniel Conger in 1857.

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

Conger, Daniel

Role

Weaver

Date made

1857

Place

Town

Wolcott

County

Wayne County

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL,LR,UL,UR

Transcription

D. CONGER/ MANUFAC/ TURER./ WOLCOTT/ -NY./1857

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Natural, Navy