New York coverlet by/for L. Scott, 1844, tied beiderwand

Name/Title

New York coverlet by/for L. Scott, 1844, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

WC065

Description

Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on 3 sides and no fringe. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Floral centerfield pattern; tree border on sides and on bottom. Woven by L. Scott for L. Scott in 1844.

Context

Photographed in August 2025 for the Coverlet Documentation Project.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

L. Scott

Role

Weaver

Date made

1844

Notes

woven by L. Scott for L. Scott

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL and LR

Transcription

L. SCOTT / PEKIN / NIAGARA / COUNTY / N. Y. 1844

Translation

L SCOTT PEKIN NIAGARA COUNTY NY 1844

Color

Natural, Navy