Name/Title
New York coverlet by Harry Tyler (attr.) for Elizabeth Wyant, tied beiderwand, 1849Entry/Object ID
CDP 25.5.056Description
Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on 3 sides and self-fringe on bottom. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Floral centerfield pattern; leafy border on sides and bottom. Attributed to Harry Tyler, woven for Elizabeth Wyant in 1849.Context
Photographed on 9/4/2025 in Eagle, WI for the Coverlet Documentation Project.Collection
Coverlet Documentation Project, Riene Wells and Dean Herriges CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Tyler, HarryRole
WeaverDate made
1849Place
County
Niagara CountyState/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL, LRTranscription
E. PLURIBUS UNUM/ ELIZABETH WYANT./ NIAGRA N.Y. 1849Material/Technique
Woven
