New York coverlet by Elman Tyler (attr.) for Armena Clizbe, 1848, tied beiderwand

Name/Title

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

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Tyler, Elman

Attribution

Attributed to

Role

Weaver

Date made

1848

Place

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Notes

Woven for Armena Clizbe.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Border inscription

Location

Bottom border (repeating)

Transcription

ARMENA CLIZBE

Material/Technique

Woven

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

1848

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Natural, Navy