New York coverlet by Harry Tyler (attr.) for Lucinda Frantz, 1856, beiderwand

Name/Title

New York coverlet by Harry Tyler (attr.) for Lucinda Frantz, 1856, beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

WC066

Description

Figured and fancy beiderwand coverlet with borders on 3 sides and no fringe. Two panels joined by a center seam. Red wool with undyed cotton. Cross centerfield pattern; vine border on sides and on bottom. Woven by Harry Tyler for Lucinda Frantz in 1856.

Context

Photographed in August 2025 for the Coverlet Documentation Project.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Tyler, Harry

Attribution

Attributed to

Role

Weaver

Date made

1856

Place

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Notes

Woven for Lucinda Frantz

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL and LR

Transcription

LUCINDA FRANTZ / 1856

Translation

LUCINDA FRANTZ 1856

Color

Red, Natural