New York coverlet by Henry Latourette (attr.), 1837, doublewave

Name/Title

New York coverlet by Henry Latourette (attr.), 1837, doublewave

Entry/Object ID

WC035

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. Leafcenterfield pattern; horse and tree border on sides; house border on bottom. Woven by Henry Latourette in 1837.

Context

Photographed in August 2025 for the Coverlet Documentation Project.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Henry Latourette

Attribution

Attributed to

Role

Weaver

Date made

1837

Place

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL and LR

Transcription

HENRY / BOOROM / TRYONE / 1837

Translation

HENRY BOOROM TYRONE 1837

Color

Natural, Navy