New York coverlet by Elman Tyler (attr.) for Armena Clizbe, 1848, tied beiderwand
Entry/Object ID
WC024
Description
Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on 3 sides and self-fringe on sides and bottom. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Double rose and starburst centerfield pattern; eagle and willow tree border on sides and bottom. Attributed to Elman Tyler; woven for Armena Clizbe in 1848.
Context
Photographed in August 2025 for the Coverlet Documentation Project.
Collection
Coverlet Documentation Project, Marty Schlabach and Mary Jean Welser Collection