New York coverlet by Harry Tyler for Philena Slater, 1845, doubleweave

Name/Title

New York coverlet by Harry Tyler for Philena Slater, 1845, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

CDP 15.8.263

Description

Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 3 sides and no fringe. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Floral medallion centerfield pattern; tree border on sides and bottom. Woven by Harry Tyler for Philena Slater in 1845 with eagle trademark.

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

Role

Weaver

Date made

1845

Place

County

Jefferson County

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Notes

Woven for Philena Slater.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

PHILENA SLATER/ JEFFERSON CO. NY./ 1845

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Navy, Natural