New York coverlet by Henry Latourette for Mary Latourette, 1834, doubleweave

Name/Title

New York coverlet by Henry Latourette for Mary Latourette, 1834, doubleweave

Entry/Object ID

WC036

Description

Figured and fancy doublweave coverlet with borders on 3 sides and no fringe on. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Leaf centerfield pattern; Eagle and tree border on sides; tree border on bottom. Woven by Henry Latourette for art Latourette in 1834.

Context

Photographed in August 2025 for the Coverlet Documentation Project.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Henry Latourette

Role

Weaver

Date made

1834

Place

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Notes

Woven for Mary Latourette

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL and LR

Transcription

MARY / LATOUR / RETTE / TYRONE / 1834 / H L

Translation

MARY LATOURRETTE TYRONE 1834 H L