New York coverlet by David Pollay (attr.) for Permela Brown, 1830, doubleweave
Entry/Object ID
WC160
Description
Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 3 sides and applied fringe on sides and bottom. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Double rose and blossom centerfield pattern; double headed eagle border on sides and bottom. Attributed to David Pollay; woven for Permela Brown in 1830.
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
Pollay, David
Attribution
Attributed to
Role
Weaver
Date made
1830
Place
* Untyped Place
Ithaca [Tompkins : New York : United States of America]
