New York coverlet by Harry Tyler for Jane M. Ingraham, doubleweave, 1846

Name/Title

New York coverlet by Harry Tyler for Jane M. Ingraham, doubleweave, 1846

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.303

Description

Figured doubleweave coverlet with borders on 3 sides and no fringe. Two panels joined by a center seam. Red wool with undyed cotton. Floral centerfield pattern; tree and fence border on sides and bottom. Woven for Jane M. Ingraham in 1846 with eagle cornerblock attributed to Harry Tyler.

Context

Photographed on 9/5/2025 in Winamac, IN for the Coverlet Documentation Project

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, John and Janet Simmermaker Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Tyler, Harry

Attribution

Attributed to

Role

Weaver

Date made

1846

Place

County

Jefferson County

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Notes

Woven for Jane M. Ingraham

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

JANE.M.INGRAHAM/ JEFFERSON.CO. NY./1846

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Red, Natural