Name/Title
New York coverlet by Harry Tyler for Sophronia Rice, 1838, doubleweaveEntry/Object ID
CDP 25.5.050Description
Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 3 sides and no fringe. Two panels joined by a center seam. Red wool with undyed cotton. Starburst and floral centerfield pattern; tree border on sides and bottom. Woven by Harry Tyler for Sophronia Rice in 1838 with lion trademark.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
1838Place
County
Jefferson CountyState/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaNotes
Woven for Sophronia Rice.Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LL,LRTranscription
SOPHRONIA./RICE./1838Material/Technique
WovenType
Border inscriptionTranscription
JEFFERSON. CO. NY.Material/Technique
Woven