New York coverlet by David Campbell Van Epps (attr.), 1848, doubleweave

Photograph

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

New York coverlet by David Campbell Van Epps (attr.), 1848, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

WC064

Description

Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 4 sides and no fringe. Woven full-width; seamless. Navy wool with undyed cotton. leaves and vines centerfield pattern; Floral border on sides and on bottom. Woven by David Campbell Van Epps in 1848.

Context

Photographed in August 2025 for the Coverlet Documentation Project.

Category

Center medallion

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

VanEps, David Campbell

Attribution

Attributed to

Role

Weaver

Date made

1848

Place

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL and LR

Transcription

1848

Color

Natural, Navy